strain
6 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #6,625
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
to exert much effort or energy
noun
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/stɹˈeɪn/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural strains
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of singing
an intense or violent exertion
the general meaning or substance of an utterance
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)