tense
gb/tˈɛns/ us/tˈɛns/
A2
इंग्रजी
~ 1800
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective
B1
state
1
Feeling nervous or worried
Feeling worried, nervous, or unable to relax.
वापर नमुना:
[someone] feels tense
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tense' with 'tight' when talking about feelings. 'Tense' is about emotional or mental stress, not physical tightness.
समानार्थी शब्द
anxious (Often implies worry about something specific or in the future.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
relaxed (Describes a state of calmness and ease, the opposite of tense.)
सहप्रयोग
tense atmosphere
|feel tense
|tense situation
|look tense
विषय
emotions
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- She felt tense before giving her speech.
- The atmosphere in the room was tense after the argument.
- He looked tense as he waited for the results.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- I feel tense before a test.
- The room is tense after the fight.
- He is tense when he talks to his boss.
adjective
B1
property
2
Stretched tight or stiff
Pulled tight and not loose.
वापर नमुना:
[something] is tense
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes use 'tense' instead of 'tight' for clothing. 'Tense' is usually for muscles, ropes, or situations, not clothes.
समानार्थी शब्द
taut (Focuses on being physically pulled tight.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
slack (Describes something that is loose or not tight.)
सहप्रयोग
tense muscles
|tense body
|tense rope
विषय
physical
|description
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- The rope was tense under the weight.
- Her muscles were tense from holding the heavy bag.
- He kept his body tense during the exercise.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- The rope is tense.
- My legs are tense after running.
- His arms are tense when he lifts weights.
नाम
technical
A2
entity
3
Verb form showing time
The form of a verb that shows when something happens (past, present, future).
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'tense' with 'time'. Tense is about verb form, not actual clock time.
समानार्थी शब्द
verb form (A broader term that can include aspects beyond time.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
aspect (A related grammatical category that shows how an action extends over time rather than when it occurs.)
सहप्रयोग
present tense
|past tense
|future tense
विषय
language
|grammar
|education
|communication
उदाहरणे
- In English, the past tense often ends in -ed.
- The teacher explained how to use the present tense correctly.
- Future tense is less common in some languages.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- We use past tense for yesterday.
- Present tense means now.
- Future tense means later.
क्रियापद
B1
action
4
Make tight or rigid
To make something tight, or to become tight.
वापर नमुना:
to tense [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes use 'tense' instead of 'stretch'. 'Tense' means to make tight, not to lengthen.
समानार्थी शब्द
tighten (A more general term for making something tighter; not limited to physical or emotional contexts.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
loosen (Means to make less tight physically.)
सहप्रयोग
tense muscles
|tense up
विषय
physical
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- She tensed her shoulders before lifting the box.
- His jaw tensed when he heard the bad news.
- The rope tensed as the weight increased.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- I tense my arms when I lift heavy things.
- He tenses his face when angry.
- The rope tenses when we pull it.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
tense
IPA
GB/tˈɛns/
US/tˈɛns/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
tense (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (tense)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
- Base: tense
- Comparative: tenser
- Superlative: tensest
Noun
- Base: tense
- Plural: tense, tenses
Verb
- Base: tense
- 3rd Person Singular: tenses
- Present Participle: tensing
- Past: tensed
संबंधित शब्द
वाक्प्रचार
in the past tense
1/ˈɪn ðə pˈæst tˈɛns/
fixed phrase
technical
Using verbs for past time
Using a verb form that shows something happened before now.
उदाहरणे
- You should write this story in the past tense.
- He spoke in the past tense about his old job.
tense up
1/tˈɛns ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Suddenly become tight or stiff
To suddenly make your body or mind tight because you are nervous, afraid, or ready for action.
उदाहरणे
- She tensed up when she saw the snake.
- I always tense up before an exam.