suspense

Meanings

• noun

  The feeling of anxious or excited uncertainty about what may happen next.

  - "The novel kept me in suspense until the very end."
  - "The audience was held in suspense during the climax of the play."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suspense
impress , express , suppress , profess , caress , access , assess , transgress

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Variants

List of all variants of suspense that leads to same result
suspense , suspenseful , suspensefully , suspensefulness , suspensefulnesses , suspenseless , suspenses , suspense account , suspense accounts , in suspense , the suspense is killing me

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'suspensa' meaning 'suspended'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'suspense' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. Suspense can be used as a verb, meaning to keep someone in suspense or to keep oneself in suspense.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cliffhanger: A plot device used to create suspense, often leaving the audience in uncertainty about what will happen next.

2. Thriller: A genre of literature, film, or media that is designed to create suspense and excitement.

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Culture

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Suspense is a common element in many forms of literature, film, and media. It is used to keep the audience engaged and interested, often by withholding crucial information or creating tension and anticipation.

How to Memorize "suspense"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rollercoaster ride, with twists and turns keeping you on the edge of your seat. Suspense is like that feeling of anticipation and uncertainty, as you're not sure what's coming next.

2. associate
   

   - Think of suspense as a game of cat and mouse, where you're trying to guess what the other person is going to do next.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SUSPENSE to remember the definition: Suspended Uncertainty Surrounding Potential Events Not Yet Solved

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