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shape vs strain

strain vs shape

shape and strain both are nouns.

shape and strain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shape Yes No Yes No
strain Yes No Yes No
As verbs, strain is a hyponym of shape; that is, strain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:
  • shape: give shape or form to
  • strain: alter the shape of (something) by stress
Other hyponyms of shape 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.
shape (noun) strain (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance an effortful attempt to attain a goal
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) the act of singing
the visual appearance of something or someone an intense or violent exertion
alternative names for the body of a human being the general meaning or substance of an utterance
a perceptual structure a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') (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
shape (verb) strain (verb)
give shape or form to cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
shape or influence; give direction to alter the shape of (something) by stress
make something, usually for a specific function 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
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