strain

nounverbB1 · Intermediate

To try very hard, or a type of something.

Meanings of «strain»

1 · noun

a particular type or variety, especially of a virus or bacteria

Doctors found a new strain of the flu this year.

2 · noun

mental or physical stress caused by pressure or worry

The long hours put a lot of strain on her health.

Similar: stress pressure tension

3 · verb

to make a very great physical or mental effort

He had to strain to lift the heavy box alone.

Similar: strive struggle push

Translation

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«strain» in 17 languages

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HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

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TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

worry or pressure from a difficult situation

stressworry and tiredness from too many problemsExams cause a lot of stress for students.

pressurefeeling that others expect a lot from youShe feels pressure to get good marks.

tensiona nervous, uneasy feeling, often between peopleYou could feel the tension in the room.

straintoo much effort or worry that wears you outThe strain of work made her ill.

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Gym & Workout › Recovery & Injury

damage to a muscle from stretching it too far

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