What is the meaning of suspense?

noun

  • Apprehension about what is going to happen.
  • An uncertain cognitive state.
    • usage: "the matter remained in suspense for several years"
  • Excited anticipation of an approaching climax.
    • usage: "the play kept the audience in suspense"
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