Meaning of the word tenses in English

What does tenses mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tenses

US /ˈtɛnsɪz/
UK /ˈtɛnsɪz/

Plural Noun

forms of a verb that indicate the time, continuance, or completeness of an action or state in relation to the time of speaking

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English has several different tenses, such as past, present, and future.
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Learning verb tenses can be challenging for language learners.

Verb

make (a muscle or part of the body) tight, stiff, or rigid

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He tenses his jaw when he's angry.
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The sudden noise made her whole body tense.