strain (Meaning)

Wordnet

strain (n)

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress

a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain

the general meaning or substance of an utterance

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

an intense or violent exertion

the act of singing

Wordnet

strain (v)

to exert much effort or energy

test the limits of

use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

become stretched or tense or taut

remove by passing through a filter

rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender

alter the shape of (something) by stress

Webster

strain (n.)

A cultural subvariety that is only slightly differentiated.

strain Sentence Examples

  1. The intense workout put a strain on her muscles, leaving her sore for days.
  2. The relationship between the two friends was under a strain due to a misunderstanding.
  3. The old car's brakes began to strain under the weight of the heavy load.
  4. The financial strain forced them to cut back on unnecessary expenses.
  5. The strain of carrying the heavy backpack was starting to take its toll on her back.
  6. The difficult project put a significant strain on the entire team's resources.
  7. The strain of juggling work, family, and personal life became overwhelming for her.
  8. The doctor recommended that she reduce the strain on her injured knee by using crutches.
  9. The monotonous nature of the job was putting a strain on her mental health.
  10. The constant strain of the loud music caused her to develop a headache.

FAQs About the word strain

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The intense workout put a strain on her muscles, leaving her sore for days.

The relationship between the two friends was under a strain due to a misunderstanding.

The old car's brakes began to strain under the weight of the heavy load.

The financial strain forced them to cut back on unnecessary expenses.