suspense
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen next.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
tension
anticipation
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The movie kept the audience in _____ until the final minute."
Answer: suspense
In your own words, what does "suspense" mean?
A feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen next.
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