Tense vs Timid - What's the difference?
tense | timid |
(grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.
(grammar) To apply a tense to.
Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
Pulled taut, without any slack.
To make or become tense.
Lacking in courage or confidence.
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As a verb tense
is .As an adjective timid is
timid; shy.tense
English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) tens (modern French temps), from (etyl) tempus.Noun
(en noun)- The basic tenses in English are present, past and future.
Derived terms
* tensalVerb
(tens)- tensing a verb
Etymology 2
From (etyl) tensus, past participle of .Adjective
(er)- You need to relax, all this overtime and stress is making you tense .
Derived terms
* hypertenseVerb
(tens)Anagrams
* * * ----timid
English
Adjective
(er)citation, passage=When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. […]. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain.}}