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4 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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The air in the room became tense as everyone awaited the exam results.
The rope was tense as the children pulled it in a tug-of-war game.
She wore a tense smile, trying to hide her nervousness.
Mary felt tense before her piano recital.

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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