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meaning vs strain

strain vs meaning

meaning and strain both are nouns.

meaning is an adjective but strain is not an adjective.

meaning is not a verb while strain is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
meaning Yes Yes No No
strain Yes No Yes No
As nouns, strain is a hyponym of meaning; that is, strain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than meaning:
  • meaning: the idea that is intended
  • strain: the general meaning or substance of an utterance
meaning (noun) strain (noun)
the idea that is intended an effortful attempt to attain a goal
the message that is intended or expressed or signified the act of singing
an intense or violent exertion
the general meaning or substance of an utterance
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
meaning (adjective) strain (adjective)
rich in significance or implication
meaning (verb) strain (verb)
cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
alter the shape of (something) by stress
to exert much effort or energy
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
remove by passing through a filter
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
become stretched or tense or taut
rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender
test the limits of
Difference between meaning and strain

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