Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Imperfect Tense.
Imperfect Tense - as a noun
A tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continuous tenseimperfect18progressive17progressive tenseHypernyms (Closely Related)
tense5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past."
"In Spanish, the imperfect tense is formed by adding specific endings to the verb stem."
"She spoke in the imperfect tense to convey a sense of nostalgia."
"We learned about the imperfect tense in our French class."
"Using the imperfect tense adds depth to the storytelling."
