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in suspense

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective in suspense has 1 sense
  1. edgy, high-strung, highly strung, in suspense, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight - being in a tense state
    Antonyms: relaxed, at ease (indirect, via tense)

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Term: In Suspense

Definition:

In Suspense refers to a state of uncertainty, anticipation, or expectation, often in relation to an unresolved outcome or pending event. It can describe a feeling of tension or the act of keeping someone in a state of uncertainty.

Examples:

As an Adjective:

1. I was in suspense waiting for the results of my medical test.

2. The audience was in suspense throughout the thrilling movie.

As a Noun:

1. The novel ends with the main character's fate hanging in suspense.

2. The final episode of the TV series left fans in suspense about what would happen next.

As an Adverb:

1. The detective's sudden revelation left us in suspense.

2. He kept us in suspense about his decision until the very last moment.

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