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