exertion vs straining
straining vs exertionexertion and straining both are nouns.
exertion is not an adjective while straining is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| exertion | Yes | No | No | No |
| straining | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
straining is a hyponym of
exertion; that is, straining is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
exertion:
- exertion: use of physical or mental energy; hard work
- straining: an intense or violent exertion
Other hyponyms of exertion include
struggle, difficulty, trouble, least effort, least resistance, strain, exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout, pull, application, diligence, overkill, supererogation, overexertion, detrition, friction, rubbing.
| exertion (noun) | straining (noun) |
|---|---|
| use of physical or mental energy; hard work | the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean |
| an intense or violent exertion |
| exertion (adjective) | straining (adjective) |
|---|---|
| taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance |
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