TENSE
/tɛns/
5-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of TENSE
noun
- (grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.
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(grammar) An inflected form of a verb that indicates tense.
"English only has a present tense and a past tense; it has no future tense."
verb
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(grammar) To apply a tense to.
"tensing a verb"
verb
- To make or become tense.
adjective
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Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
"You need to relax, all this overtime and stress is making you tense."
- Pulled taut, without any slack.
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Anagrams of TENSE
sente5
teens5
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About the word TENSE
Is "TENSE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "TENSE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "TENSE" worth?
In Scrabble, "TENSE" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.
What does "TENSE" mean?
(grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.
What are the anagrams of "TENSE"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as TENSE: SENTE, TEENS.