tense
gb/tˈɛns/ us/tˈɛns/
A2
Inggeris
~ 1800
Makna
0 makna
adjective
B1
state
1
Feeling nervous or worried
Feeling worried, nervous, or unable to relax.
Corak penggunaan:
[someone] feels tense
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tense' with 'tight' when talking about feelings. 'Tense' is about emotional or mental stress, not physical tightness.
Sinonim
anxious (Often implies worry about something specific or in the future.)
Antonim
relaxed (Describes a state of calmness and ease, the opposite of tense.)
Kolokasi
tense atmosphere
|feel tense
|tense situation
|look tense
Tema
emotions
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- 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.
Corak penggunaan:
[something] is tense
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes use 'tense' instead of 'tight' for clothing. 'Tense' is usually for muscles, ropes, or situations, not clothes.
Sinonim
taut (Focuses on being physically pulled tight.)
Antonim
slack (Describes something that is loose or not tight.)
Kolokasi
tense muscles
|tense body
|tense rope
Tema
physical
|description
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- The rope was tense under the weight.
- Her muscles were tense from holding the heavy bag.
- He kept his body tense during the exercise.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The rope is tense.
- My legs are tense after running.
- His arms are tense when he lifts weights.
Kata nama
technical
A2
entity
3
Verb form showing time
The form of a verb that shows when something happens (past, present, future).
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may confuse 'tense' with 'time'. Tense is about verb form, not actual clock time.
Sinonim
verb form (A broader term that can include aspects beyond time.)
Antonim
aspect (A related grammatical category that shows how an action extends over time rather than when it occurs.)
Kolokasi
present tense
|past tense
|future tense
Tema
language
|grammar
|education
|communication
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- We use past tense for yesterday.
- Present tense means now.
- Future tense means later.
Kata kerja
B1
action
4
Make tight or rigid
To make something tight, or to become tight.
Corak penggunaan:
to tense [something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes use 'tense' instead of 'stretch'. 'Tense' means to make tight, not to lengthen.
Sinonim
tighten (A more general term for making something tighter; not limited to physical or emotional contexts.)
Antonim
loosen (Means to make less tight physically.)
Kolokasi
tense muscles
|tense up
Tema
physical
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- She tensed her shoulders before lifting the box.
- His jaw tensed when he heard the bad news.
- The rope tensed as the weight increased.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- I tense my arms when I lift heavy things.
- He tenses his face when angry.
- The rope tenses when we pull it.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
tense
IPA
GB/tˈɛns/
US/tˈɛns/
Suku kata dan tekanan
tense (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (tense)
Bentuk kata
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
Keluarga kata
Ungkapan
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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- She tensed up when she saw the snake.
- I always tense up before an exam.