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form vs strain

strain vs form

form and strain both are nouns.

form and strain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
form Yes No Yes No
strain Yes No Yes No
As nouns, form and strain are synonyms defined as:
  • form and strain: (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
Other synonyms of form include var., variant.
As verbs, strain is a hyponym of form; that is, strain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than form:
  • form: give shape or form to
  • strain: alter the shape of (something) by stress
Other hyponyms of form include individuate, tie, terrace, fork, tabulate, dimension, roll, draw, strike, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, twist, sliver, ridge, plume, round, round off, round out, scallop, scollop, square, square up, dish, fit, flatten, deform, distort, blow, block, block, cup, circle, encircle, turn.
form (noun) strain (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance an effortful attempt to attain a goal
a life-size dummy used to display clothes the act of singing
a mold for setting concrete an intense or violent exertion
the visual appearance of something or someone the general meaning or substance of an utterance
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
an ability to perform well a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
a particular mode in which something is manifested (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
alternative names for the body of a human being (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
a perceptual structure injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
a printed document with spaces in which to write
an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
a body of students who are taught together
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
(physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
form (verb) strain (verb)
give shape or form to cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
assume a form or shape alter the shape of (something) by stress
make something, usually for a specific function to exert much effort or energy
create (as an entity) use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
establish or impress firmly in the mind remove by passing through a filter
to compose or represent separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
develop into a distinctive entity become stretched or tense or taut
rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender
test the limits of
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