Looking for the meaning of the word TENSER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TENSER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Tense
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 17th century: from Latin tensus ‘stretched’, from the verb tendere
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tɛns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(especially of a muscle) stretched tight or rigid
Short Definition:stretched tight
Examples:- she tried to relax her tense muscles
Definition:
unable to relax because of nervousness, anxiety, or stimulation
Short Definition:unable to relax because of nervousness or stimulation
Examples:- he was tense with excitement
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