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strain vs straining

straining vs strain

strain and straining both are nouns.

strain is not an adjective while straining is an adjective.

strain is a verb but straining is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strain Yes No Yes No
straining Yes Yes No No
As nouns, strain and straining are synonyms defined as:
  • strain and straining: an intense or violent exertion
strain (noun) straining (noun)
an effortful attempt to attain a goal the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
the act of singing an intense or violent exertion
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 (adjective) straining (adjective)
taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
strain (verb) straining (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
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