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strain vs shape

shape vs strain

strain and shape both are nouns.

strain and shape both are verbs.

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