Akademik

tense
1. noun /tɛns/
Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.

The basic tenses in English are present, past and future.

2. adjective /tɛns/
a) Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
b) Pulled taut, without any slack.
3. verb /tɛns/
To make or become tense.

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