variant vs strain

strain vs variant

variant and strain both are nouns.

variant is an adjective but strain is not an adjective.

variant is not a verb while strain is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
variant	Yes	Yes	No	No
strain	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, variant and strain are synonyms defined as:

variant and strain: (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

Other synonyms of variant include form, var..

variant (noun)	strain (noun)
a variable quantity that is random	an effortful attempt to attain a goal
something a little different from others of the same type	the act of singing
an event that departs from expectations	an intense or violent exertion
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups	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

variant (adjective)	strain (adjective)
differing from a norm or standard
exhibiting variation and change

variant (verb)	strain (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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