Pronunciation: /streɪn/
noun a natural or cultivated variety of a particular group of organisms
A1 My muscles are feeling strained after the workout.
A2 She felt a strain in her back after lifting the heavy boxes.
B1 The constant strain of working long hours is taking a toll on his health.
B2 There was a strain in their relationship after the argument.
C1 The strain of running a successful business can be overwhelming at times.
C2 The strain on the bridge was evident as cracks began to appear in the structure.
verb to force oneself to make a strenuous or unusually great effort
A1 I strain my eyes when I read in dim light.
A2 She strains her back lifting heavy boxes.
B1 The athlete strained his hamstring during the race.
B2 The chef strained the pasta before adding the sauce.
C1 The constant pressure at work is starting to strain my mental health.
C2 The relationship between the two countries has been strained for years due to political differences.
formal The new strain of the virus is causing concern among health officials.
informal I think I pulled a muscle from all the strain of moving furniture.
slang I can't deal with all this strain, I need a break.
figurative The strain of balancing work and family responsibilities can be overwhelming at times.
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