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tensions

SayTEN-shunz/ˈtɛnʃənz/

2 meanings of tensions

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of tension. Use this form when talking about more than one.

    Tensions between the two neighbors grew worse each week.

    The peace talks helped ease tensions in the region.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Third-person singular present of tension. Use it with he, she, or it.

    She tensions the rope before anyone starts to climb.

    The machine tensions each wire until it is tight.

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tensions is a form of tension

tension, noun: A nervous, worried feeling that makes it hard to relax. Full entry

Forms
tensiontensions plural
Spelling
tension → tensions: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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