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
filtrate
mentalstrain
tenor
form
song
sift
tenseup
try
nervousstrain
distort
strive
pains
reach
relax
unstrain
var
straining
stress
air
tense
filter
sieve
melody
breed
puree
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