Definition of tense

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Tense (n.) One of the forms which a verb takes by inflection or by adding auxiliary words, so as to indicate the time of the action or event signified; the modification which verbs undergo for the indication of time..

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Intensify :: Intensify (v. i.) To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy..
Perfect :: Perfect (n.) The perfect tense, or a form in that tense..
Twang :: Twang (v. t.) To make to sound, as by pulling a tense string and letting it go suddenly..
Cacodyl :: Cacodyl (n.) Alkarsin; a colorless, poisonous, arsenical liquid, As2(CH3)4, spontaneously inflammable and possessing an intensely disagreeable odor. It is the type of a series of compounds analogous to the nitrogen compounds called hydrazines..
Present :: Present (a.) A present tense, or the form of the verb denoting the present tense..
Lemon :: Lemon (n.) An oval or roundish fruit resembling the orange, and containing a pulp usually intensely acid. It is produced by a tropical tree of the genus Citrus, the common fruit known in commerce being that of the species C. Limonum or C. Medica (var. Limonum). There are many varieties of the fruit, some of which are sweet..
Preterit :: Preterit (n.) The preterit; also, a word in the preterit tense..
Job :: Job (v. i.) To seek private gain under pretense of public service; to turn public matters to private advantage.
Affect :: Affect (v. t.) To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume; as, to affect ignorance..
Intense :: Intense (a.) Strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or application; intense thought..
Dissemble :: Dissemble (v. t.) To put on the semblance of; to make pretense of; to simulate; to feign.
Counterfeiter :: Counterfeiter (n.) One who assumes a false appearance or semblance; one who makes false pretenses.
Ignite :: Ignite (v. t.) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; -- often said of incombustible or infusible substances; as, to ignite iron or platinum..
Goggle :: Goggle (v. i.) Colored glasses for relief from intense light.
Glow :: Glow (n.) Intense excitement or earnestness; vehemence or heat of passion; ardor.
Tensor :: Tensor (n.) A muscle that stretches a part, or renders it tense..
Picric :: Picric (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, a strong organic acid (called picric acid), intensely bitter..
Extremity :: Extremity (n.) The utmost point; highest degree; most aggravated or intense form.
Yellowwort :: Yellowwort (n.) A European yellow-flowered, gentianaceous (Chlora perfoliata). The whole plant is intensely bitter, and is sometimes used as a tonic, and also in dyeing yellow..
Preterimperfect :: Preterimperfect (a. & n.) Old name of the tense also called imperfect.
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