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extend vs overstrain

overstrain vs extend

extend is not a noun while overstrain is a noun.

extend and overstrain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extend No No Yes No
overstrain Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overstrain is a hyponym of extend; that is, overstrain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than extend:
  • extend: use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
  • overstrain: strain excessively
Other hyponyms of extend include overextend, task, tax.
extend (noun) overstrain (noun)
too much strain
extend (verb) overstrain (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body strain excessively
thrust or extend out
extend in scope or range or area
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
continue or extend
expand the influence of
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
prolong the time allowed for payment of
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
open or straighten out; unbend
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
cause to move at full gallop
offer verbally
make available; provide
span an interval of distance, space or time
reach outward in space
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Difference between extend and overstrain

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