Definitions
There are 20 meanings of the word
Strain.
How to pronounce strain:
US
Strain - as a noun
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deformationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
Example: "She endured the stresses and strains of life"
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stressA succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
Example: "She was humming an air from beethoven"
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airlinemelodic linemelodic phrasemelodytuneHypernyms (Closely Related)
musicHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
Example: "His responsibilities were a constant strain"
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mental strainnervous strainHypernyms (Closely Related)
nervesnervousnessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A special variety of domesticated animals within a species
Example: "He experimented on a particular breed of white rats"
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breedstockHypernyms (Closely Related)
animal groupvarietyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
Example: "A new strain of microorganisms"
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formvar.variantInjury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
The general meaning or substance of an utterance
Example: "Although i disagreed with him i could follow the tenor of his argument"
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tenorHypernyms (Closely Related)
meaningsubstanceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An effortful attempt to attain a goal
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nisuspainsstrivingHypernyms (Closely Related)
attempteffortendeavorendeavourtryHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of singing
Example: "With a shout and a song they marched up to the gates"
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songHypernyms (Closely Related)
vocal musicHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Strain - as a verb
To exert much effort or energy
Example: "Straining our ears to hear"
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reachstriveHypernyms (Closely Related)
drivelaborlabourpushtugHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Test the limits of
Example: "You are trying my patience!"
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stresstryHypernyms (Closely Related)
afflictHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
Example: "He really extended himself when he climbed kilimanjaro"
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extendHypernyms (Closely Related)
applyemployuseutiliseutilizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
Example: "Sift the flour"
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sievesiftHypernyms (Closely Related)
separateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
Example: "He got a phone call from his lawyer that tensed him up"
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tensetense upHypernyms (Closely Related)
affectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unstrainBecome stretched or tense or taut
Example: "The bodybuilder's neck muscles tensed"
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tenseRemove by passing through a filter
Example: "Filter out the impurities"
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filterfilter outfiltrateseparate outRub through a strainer or process in an electric blender
Example: "Puree the vegetables for the baby"
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pureeExample Sentences
"She felt a strain in her back after lifting the heavy box."
"There was a noticeable strain in their relationship after the argument."
"The waiter had to carry several trays at once, causing strain on his arms."
"The marathon runner felt the strain on his legs during the last few miles."
"The constant strain of overtime was starting to affect her mental health."
Word Game Points
Is STRAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, strain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STRAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is STRAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, strain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTRAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is STRAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, strain is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTRAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
