Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strain
noun, verb
/streɪn/
Definition
A force or pressure that causes a change in shape or volume of an object.
Examples
- He felt a strain in his back after lifting the heavy box.
- She had to strain her ears to hear the soft music from the next room.
- The team had to strain every muscle to win the match.
Meaning
To exert physical or mental effort; to stretch or extend beyond normal limits.
Synonyms
- stress
- pressure
- tension
- injury
- load
