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strain vs apply

apply vs strain

strain is a noun but apply is not a noun.

strain and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strain Yes No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of strain; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than strain:
  • strain: use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of strain include employ, use, utilise, utilize.
strain (noun) apply (noun)
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
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
strain (verb) apply (verb)
cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious ask (for something)
alter the shape of (something) by stress refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
to exert much effort or energy put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity coat, cover or smear a surface with
remove by passing through a filter give or convey physically
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements avail oneself to
become stretched or tense or taut ensure observance of laws and rules
rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender apply oneself to
test the limits of be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis
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