TENSED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word TENSED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TENSED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Tense

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: tɛns
Dialects: British English
Definition:

become tense, typically through anxiety or nervousness

Short Definition:

become tense

Examples:
  • her body tensed up

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