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strain vs variant

variant vs strain

strain and variant both are nouns.

strain is not an adjective while variant is an adjective.

strain is a verb but variant is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strain Yes No Yes No
variant Yes Yes No No
As nouns, strain and variant are synonyms defined as:
  • strain and variant: (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
Other synonyms of strain include form, var..
strain (noun) variant (noun)
an effortful attempt to attain a goal a variable quantity that is random
the act of singing something a little different from others of the same type
an intense or violent exertion an event that departs from expectations
the general meaning or substance of an utterance (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
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) variant (adjective)
differing from a norm or standard
exhibiting variation and change
strain (verb) variant (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 variant

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