use tense
Frequency: 7.515.2 per million words
To employ a specific verb tense in speech or writing.
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Examples (10)
- When talking about completed actions, you should use the past simple tense.
- In her novel, the author often uses the present tense for immediate impact.
- He struggled to use the correct tense when writing about future plans.
- To describe ongoing actions, we typically use the present continuous tense.
- The teacher explained how to use the passive voice tense effectively.
- Don't use this tense if the action is not yet completed.
- Have you ever tried to use the subjunctive tense in everyday conversation?
- The historical document uses an obsolete verb tense that is rarely heard today.
- It's important to use a consistent tense throughout your narrative for clarity.
- If you use the wrong tense, the meaning of your sentence might be misunderstood.