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tenses Definition and Meaning in English (tenses definition)

noun
Synonyms:verb formsgrammatical times
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Tenses definition: In grammar, tenses are forms of a verb that indicate the time, such as past, present, or future, when an action or state occurred.

Definitions of Tenses

  1. 1noun

    In grammar, tenses are forms of a verb that indicate the time, such as past, present, or future, when an action or state occurred.

  2. 2verb

    To tense means to make or become stretched tight and rigid, often due to stress or anticipation.

Example Sentences

“There are three main tenses in English: past, present, and future.”

“He tenses his muscles before lifting the heavy weight.”

Synonyms

verb formsgrammatical times

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivetense
past tensetensed
present participletensing
nountense
nountension

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What is the meaning of Tenses in English?▼
Tenses definition: In grammar, tenses are forms of a verb that indicate the time, such as past, present, or future, when an action or state occurred.
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'Tenses' translates to 'tenses' in English. Tenses definition: In grammar, tenses are forms of a verb that indicate the time, such as past, present, or future, when an action or state occurred.
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