ஆங்கிலம்

tense

gb/tˈɛns/ us/tˈɛns/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1800
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective B1 state
1

Feeling nervous or worried

Feeling worried, nervous, or unable to relax.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] feels tense
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tense' with 'tight' when talking about feelings. 'Tense' is about emotional or mental stress, not physical tightness.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
anxious (Often implies worry about something specific or in the future.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
relaxed (Describes a state of calmness and ease, the opposite of tense.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
tense atmosphere |feel tense |tense situation |look tense
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |daily life |health |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is tense
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'tense' instead of 'tight' for clothing. 'Tense' is usually for muscles, ropes, or situations, not clothes.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
taut (Focuses on being physically pulled tight.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
slack (Describes something that is loose or not tight.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
tense muscles |tense body |tense rope
கருப்பொருள்கள்
physical |description |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The rope was tense under the weight.
  • Her muscles were tense from holding the heavy bag.
  • He kept his body tense during the exercise.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The rope is tense.
  • My legs are tense after running.
  • His arms are tense when he lifts weights.
பெயர்ச்சொல் technical A2 entity
3

Verb form showing time

The form of a verb that shows when something happens (past, present, future).

பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'tense' with 'time'. Tense is about verb form, not actual clock time.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
verb form (A broader term that can include aspects beyond time.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
aspect (A related grammatical category that shows how an action extends over time rather than when it occurs.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
present tense |past tense |future tense
கருப்பொருள்கள்
language |grammar |education |communication
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • We use past tense for yesterday.
  • Present tense means now.
  • Future tense means later.
வினைச்சொல் B1 action
4

Make tight or rigid

To make something tight, or to become tight.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to tense [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'tense' instead of 'stretch'. 'Tense' means to make tight, not to lengthen.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
tighten (A more general term for making something tighter; not limited to physical or emotional contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
loosen (Means to make less tight physically.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
tense muscles |tense up
கருப்பொருள்கள்
physical |daily_life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She tensed her shoulders before lifting the box.
  • His jaw tensed when he heard the bad news.
  • The rope tensed as the weight increased.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I tense my arms when I lift heavy things.
  • He tenses his face when angry.
  • The rope tenses when we pull it.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
tense
IPA
GB/tˈɛns/
US/tˈɛns/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
tense (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (tense)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
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
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
tenses noun tensing verb tensed verb tenser adjective tensest adjective
Core family
tension noun B1 tensely adverb
Related words
tenseness noun
Negative and opposite forms
relaxed adjective calm adjective A2
Advanced or less common
tensile adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்

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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She tensed up when she saw the snake.
  • I always tense up before an exam.

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