Synonyms for
Strain
Definition
to exert oneself vigorously; to stretch or pull beyond the limit; to filter or separate solids from liquids
Synonyms & similar words
song
try
melodicphrase
form
strive
tenor
nisus
melody
line
separateout
striving
tense
filterout
air
relax
filter
stress
sift
breed
straining
tune
reach
deform
puree
melodicline
exert
stretch
pull
filter
separate
tension
stress
pressure
force
effort
labor
work
toil
struggle
endeavor
attempt
sift
drain
sieve
percolate
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- mental strain
- physical strain
- eye strain
- muscle strain
- strain of disease
- under strain
- bear the strain
- strain on resources
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'strain' often refers to a specific type of disease or a genetic variation. As a verb, it can mean to exert oneself excessively or to filter something.
Example sentences
- He had to strain his eyes to read the small print.
- She strained her back lifting the heavy bag.
- The chef strained the sauce to remove the lumps.
- The relationship was strained after the argument.
- He was straining to hear the music over the noise.
Quotes
If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down. Let go of the things that strain you.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
I am not a genius, I am just curious. I ask many questions. and when the answer is simple, then God is answering. - Albert Einstein