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Do not strain your back when lifting a box.
What does Strain mean?
stress or an injury from overuse.
Dictionary definition
Pressure, effort, or an injury caused by stretching or overusing a muscle.
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Strain in a sentence
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Too much pressure can strain a rope or muscle.
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The coach explained how overuse can strain an athlete’s shoulder.
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What does strain mean?
Strain means stress or an injury from overuse.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to strain?
Sprain is close in meaning to strain in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for strain?
Relief contrasts with strain in this context.
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WordStrain.
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MeaningStrain means stress or an injury from overuse.
ExampleExample: Do not strain your back when lifting a box.
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- Syllables
- stra · i · n
- Strongest beat
- stra
- Ending
- n
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on stra.
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Synonyms
Words like Strain
sprainClose in meaning when strain means stress or an injury from overuse.
injuryClose in meaning when strain means stress or an injury from overuse.
overstretchClose in meaning when strain means stress or an injury from overuse.
Antonyms
Opposite words
reliefContrasts with strain in the meaning stress or an injury from overuse.
easeContrasts with strain in the meaning stress or an injury from overuse.
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Strain word family
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strain
adjective
strained
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