strain vs reach

reach vs strain

strain and reach both are nouns.

strain and reach both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
strain	Yes	No	Yes	No
reach	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, strain and reach are synonyms defined as:

strain and reach: to exert much effort or energy

Other synonyms of strain include strive.

strain (noun)	reach (noun)
an effortful attempt to attain a goal	the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
the act of singing	an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
an intense or violent exertion	the limit of capability
the general meaning or substance of an utterance	the limits within which something can be effective
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)	reach (verb)
cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious	be in or establish communication with
alter the shape of (something) by stress	to exert much effort or energy
to exert much effort or energy	move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity	reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
remove by passing through a filter	reach a destination, either real or abstract
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements	reach a goal
become stretched or tense or taut	place into the hands or custody of
rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender	to gain with effort
test the limits of	to extend as far as

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