suspense

Intermediate

/səˈspɛns/

noun
Feeling unsure about what will happen next

suspense in a sentence

  • “The movie's suspense kept everyone on the edge.”
  • “I can't bear the suspense .”
  • “The suspense builds as the story progresses.”
  • “Alfred Hitchcock was a master of suspense .”

What does “suspense” mean?

suspense (noun) means feeling unsure about what will happen next. It is pronounced /səˈspɛns/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "suspense" mean?
suspense (noun) means: Feeling unsure about what will happen next
How do you pronounce "suspense"?
"suspense" is pronounced /səˈspɛns/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "suspense" in a sentence?
Here is "suspense" used in a sentence: The movie's suspense kept everyone on the edge.

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