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strain vs tenor

tenor vs strain

strain and tenor both are nouns.

strain is not an adjective while tenor is an adjective.

strain is a verb but tenor is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strain Yes No Yes No
tenor Yes Yes No No
As nouns, strain and tenor are synonyms defined as:
  • strain and tenor: the general meaning or substance of an utterance
strain (noun) tenor (noun)
an effortful attempt to attain a goal the pitch range of the highest male voice
the act of singing the general meaning or substance of an utterance
an intense or violent exertion a settled or prevailing or habitual course of a person's life
the general meaning or substance of an utterance the adult male singing voice above baritone
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence an adult male with a tenor voice
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) tenor (adjective)
of or close in range to the highest natural adult male voice
(of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass
strain (verb) tenor (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
Difference between strain and tenor

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