adj · noun · 10 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/səˈspɛns/
rhymes with -ɛns
CMU ARPABET:S AH0 S P EH1 N S
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable, obsolete
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2
adj
Meaning 2
Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable, obsolete
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3
noun
Meaning 3
The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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4
noun
Meaning 4
The pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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5
noun
Meaning 5
The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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6
noun
Meaning 6
A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: law
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7
noun
Meaning 7
A deadline.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable, usually
Topics: government, military, politics, war
Examples
She sent us that assignment with a suspense of noon tomorrow.
