Tense
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Tense ( adjective )
- Feeling or showing nervousness, anxiety, or stress.
- Feeling or showing tension or tightness.
- Feeling or showing strain or pressure.
Origin:
The word tense comes from the latin word "tensus" which means stretched or tight.
Examples:
- He was tense before the exam.
- She felt tense before her presentation.
- The situation was tense and everyone was on edge.
- The muscles in his back were tense from sitting at the computer all day.
- The atmosphere was tense and you could cut it with a knife.
(As a noun)
Tense ( noun )
- Feeling or showing nervousness, anxiety, or stress.
- Feeling or showing tension or tightness.
- Feeling or showing strain or pressure.
Origin:
The word tense comes from the latin word "tensus" which means stretched or tight.
Examples:
- He was tense before the exam.
- She felt tense before her presentation.
- The situation was tense and everyone was on edge.
- The muscles in his back were tense from sitting at the computer all day.
- The atmosphere was tense and you could cut it with a knife.