tenses
The word “tenses” has 2 syllables: tens-es
It's pronounced as /ˈtɛn.sɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for tenses?
In the thesaurus, “tenses” has 9 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for tenses along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tenses
Antonyms for tenses
- eases
- loosens
- relaxes
- slackens
- slacks
Meanings of tenses
- 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.
- The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists.
- verb
- (grammar) To apply a tense to.
- To make or become tense.
Example Sentences
- English grammar includes several verb tenses to show time.
- She struggles to remember the different tenses when writing in French.
- The teacher explained how the past and future tenses are used.
- Switching tenses in the middle of a story can confuse readers.
- Learning new tenses helps students express more complex ideas.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tenses, such as: cinches, constricts, eases, elongates, extends, lengthens, loosens.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.