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suspense

Pronunciation: [səˈspɛns]

Word

Learn how to use suspense in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “entertainment”

(noun) a feeling of excitement or worry about what will happen next. This is often felt when watching a movie or reading a book where you don't know how the story will end.

Example

The suspense in the movie kept me on the edge of my seat!

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There was little suspense in the story; I knew what would happen all along.

Example

Do you like movies that build suspense?

Context: “emotion”

(noun) the state of being uncertain or anxious about something. It's like waiting to find out if you will win a game or pass a test.

Example

The suspense of waiting for the test results made everyone nervous.

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She felt no suspense at all; she was confident she had done well.

Example

Why do you think we feel suspense before important events?

How to pronounce suspense

Pronunciation: [səˈspɛns]

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