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AWL Sublist 8 · Academic Word
tension
/ˈtensʃən/ Syllables: ten·sion
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Mental or emotional strain, or physical pulling force between opposing directions.
Synonyms
strain
stress
friction
Antonyms
harmony
relaxation
Translations
tension in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
توتر، شد
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
شعور بالضغط النفسي أو العاطفي، أو قوة سحب بين اتجاهين متعاكسين.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Tension can mean stress or pulling force. International relations courses examine tension between states when trade disputes escalate into diplomatic conflicts.
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Memory TipTense stretch — tension pulls minds or materials tight.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Growing tension between departments surfaced during debates about shared funding for core research facilities.
Physics students measured tension in cables supporting model bridges before loading them in the structures lab.
Counselling services address tension students feel before oral defences of qualitative dissertation projects.
Word Families & Pronunciation
tension
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | tense |
| adverb | tensely |
| noun | tenseness |
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