suspense

About 2.19 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.
2. noun The pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.
3. noun The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
4. noun 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.
5. noun A deadline.

   She sent us that assignment with a suspense of noon tomorrow.

6. adjective Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
7. adjective Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.

Similar words

suspension wait standby clearing waiting withdrawal sufferance stand-by pass hold

Often followed by

and of is in was account for as to

Word family

suspenseful suspensefully suspensefulness suspensefulnesses suspenseless suspenses