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strain vs use

use vs strain

strain and use both are nouns.

strain and use both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strain Yes No Yes No
use Yes No Yes No
As verbs, use is a hypernym of strain; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than strain:
  • strain: use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
  • use: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of strain include apply, employ, utilise, utilize.
strain (noun) use (noun)
an effortful attempt to attain a goal the act of using
the act of singing (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
an intense or violent exertion exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
the general meaning or substance of an utterance what something is used for
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence a particular service
a special variety of domesticated animals within a species (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
(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) use (verb)
cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
alter the shape of (something) by stress take or consume (regularly or habitually)
to exert much effort or energy use up (resources or materials)
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
remove by passing through a filter avail oneself to
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
become stretched or tense or taut
rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender
test the limits of
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