strain
Pronunciation: [streɪn]
Word
Context: "relationship"
(noun) a feeling of stress or pressure that can happen when you are worried or tired. It’s like when you have a lot of homework and you feel stressed about finishing it.
Example
After the big test, I felt a strain in my shoulders from all the studying.
Example
There was no strain at all because I was well prepared for the exam.
Example
Do you ever feel strain when you have too much to do?
Context: "physical effort"
(verb) to use your muscles or effort to pull, push or to stretch something. It’s like when you’re trying to lift something heavy.
Example
I strained my muscles while lifting the big box.
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I didn’t strain at all during the light workout; it was easy.
Example
Have you ever strained your back while playing sports?
Context: "biology"
(noun) a specific type or variety of something, like a plant or bacteria. It’s similar to how there are different flavors of ice cream.
Example
The scientist discovered a new strain of bacteria that can help clean up oil spills.
Example
That strain of virus is not present in our area this year.
Example
What strain of the plant do you think is the strongest?
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