tense

noun
[L11042]

Forms

  • singular : tense
  • plural : tenses

Senses

  • category that locates a situation in time, to indicate when the situation takes place

tense

adjective
[L11043]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : tense
  • comparative : tenser
  • superlative : tensest

Senses

  • causing anxiety
  • be tight(er)

tense

verb
[L28463]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : tense
  • simple present, singular, third person : tenses
  • simple past : tensed
  • present participle : tensing
  • past participle : tensed

Senses

  • (cause to) become tight(er)