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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