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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Tense' in a Sentence

"Stretched tight, as a cord, fiber, etc.; drawn taut; rigid." more

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Every muscle in her body was tense as she prepared for the high dive.
The goalkeeper's stance was tense as the penalty kick determined the game's outcome.
The muscles in his body were tense after a long day of sports practice.
The rope was tense as the children pulled it in a tug-of-war game.
Tense anticipation filled the air as the runners waited for the starting gun.

Tense

tens
adjectiveStretched tight, as a cord, fiber, etc.; drawn taut; rigid.

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Last Updated On: July 14, 2024
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