tense in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
TENSE: (adjective) characterized by mental or emotional strain; in grammar, a form that indicates the time of an action or state.
Crossword clues for tense
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "tense".
- Feeling anxious or nervous in a situation
- A grammatical form indicating time of action
- Strained and tight, lacking relaxation
- Nervous energy in a stressful moment
- Indicating past, present, or future in language
Tense sentence examples
- The athlete felt a tense atmosphere as the final seconds of the game ticked away.
- In grammar, the past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened.
- As the storm approached, the air became thick with a tense energy that made everyone uneasy.
- She took a deep breath to calm her tense muscles before stepping onto the stage.
- The debate grew increasingly tense as opposing viewpoints clashed in the heated discussion.
- The tense atmosphere in the room made everyone uneasy.
- As the deadline approached, she felt her muscles tense with anxiety.
- In grammar class, we learned about the different tenses used in English.
- He always seemed to be in a tense state when discussing his work.
- The actor's tense performance captivated the audience throughout the play.