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strain
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- pronunciation:
- streIn
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
strains, straining, strained |
| definition 1: |
to bring something close to its breaking point.
Their frequent arguments strained their marriage.- similar words:
- exhaust, push, wipe out
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| definition 2: |
to hurt or injure something by using it too much.
He strained a muscle while playing softball.- synonyms:
- injure
- similar words:
- damage, hurt, sprain, twist
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| definition 3: |
to remove the solid things from a liquid.
She strained the vegetables for her baby.- synonyms:
- filter
- similar words:
- drain
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| definition 4: |
to pull with energy or force.
The dog strained on its leash.- similar words:
- pull, struggle
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an injury caused by putting too much force on a muscle.
The strain in his back was caused by lifting heavy boxes. |
| related words: |
nerve |
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| derivations: |
strainless (adj.), strainingly (adv.), strainlessly (adv.) |
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