TENSES
/tɛnsɪz/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TENSES
(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.
"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.
"Dyirbal verbs are not inflected for tense."
(grammar) To apply a tense to.
"tensing a verb"
To make or become tense.
Examples of TENSES in a Sentence
- "English only has a present tense and a past tense; it has no future tense."
- "Dyirbal verbs are not inflected for tense."
- "tensing a verb"
Word Details
Is TENSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TENSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TENSES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TENSES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | n | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TENSES
55 words from the letters in TENSES
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How to Use TENSES in Word Games
TENSES is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, TENSES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TENSES to find 55 additional valid words.