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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.
- (grammar) An inflected form of a verb that indicates tense. Example: English only has a present tense and a past tense; it has no future tense.
- The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists. Example: Dyirbal verbs are not inflected for tense.
verb
- (grammar) To apply a tense to. Example: tensing a verb
verb
- To make or become tense.
adjective
- Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed. Example: You need to relax, all this overtime and stress is making you tense.
- Pulled taut, without any slack.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.