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TENSES

(adj., noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Tenses.

Tenses - as an adjective

In or of a state of physical or nervous tension

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
relaxed

Pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat')

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lax

Taut or rigid; stretched tight

Example: "Tense piano strings"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lax

Tenses - as a verb

Become stretched or tense or taut

Example: "The bodybuilder's neck muscles tensed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strain

Increase the tension on

Example: "Alternately relax and tense your calf muscle"

Become tense, nervous, or uneasy

Example: "He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tense up
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
relax

Cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

Example: "He got a phone call from his lawyer that tensed him up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
straintense up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
relax

Example Sentences

"There are three grammatical tenses in English: past, present, and future."
"He struggled with the verb tenses in his English homework."
"It's important to use consistent tenses when writing a story."
"The teacher explained the different tenses of the irregular verb."
"She often gets confused with the tenses when speaking in English."
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Word Game Points

Is TENSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tenses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TENSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is TENSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tenses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TENSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is TENSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tenses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TENSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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