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strains

Pronunciation: [streɪnz]

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Learn how to use strains in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) a type or variety of something, especially a plant or animal. It's like saying you have different kinds of apples, each with its own special taste.

Example

There are many strains of bacteria that can help our bodies stay healthy.

Example

Not every strain of fruit trees will survive the cold weather.

Example

What are the different strains of flowers that you can grow in your garden?

Context: “tension”

(noun) a feeling of stress or pressure. It's like when you have too much homework or when your friends are arguing and it makes you feel uneasy.

Example

He felt a lot of strains from playing sports every day, but he loved the challenge.

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Too much strain can make you feel very tired and unhappy.

Example

What do you do when you feel strains from school work?

Context: “effort”

(verb) to push or pull something tightly or to make a strong effort. It’s like when you try really hard to lift something heavy or reach a high goal.

Example

She strains to lift the heavy box and succeeds with a big smile.

Example

He didn’t strain himself much during practice because it was easy.

Example

How do you strain to improve your skills in sports?

Context: “filtering”

(verb) to separate solid parts from a liquid by using a filter. This is similar to when you pour pasta into a colander to keep the noodles but let the water drain out.

Example

Before cooking, she strains the pasta to remove the boiling water.

Example

He forgot to strain the juice, so it still had pulp in it.

Example

How do you strain the vegetables after washing them?

How to pronounce strains

Pronunciation: [streɪnz]

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