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strain vs tune

tune vs strain

strain and tune both are nouns.

strain and tune both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strain Yes No Yes No
tune Yes No Yes No
As nouns, strain and tune are synonyms defined as:
  • strain and tune: a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
Other synonyms of strain include air, line, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody.
strain (noun) tune (noun)
an effortful attempt to attain a goal the adjustment of a radio receiver or other circuit to a required frequency
the act of singing the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch
an intense or violent exertion a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
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) tune (verb)
cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious adjust the pitches of (musical instruments)
alter the shape of (something) by stress adjust for (better) functioning
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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