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The correct spelling is tense.
How to pronounce tense
/tɛns/
nounIPA: /tɛns/
Say it like: Ten-se
The correct spelling is tense. (grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists. For example: "English only has a present tense and a past tense; it has no future tense."
Usage Examples
“English only has a present tense and a past tense; it has no future tense.”
“Dyirbal verbs are not inflected for tense.”
“tensing a verb”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.
- 2.(grammar) An inflected form of a verb that indicates tense.
- 3.The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists.
verb
- 1.(grammar) To apply a tense to.
- 2.To make or become tense.
adjective
- 1.Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
- 2.Pulled taut, without any slack.
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