Strain
Word | STRAIN |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | strain |
Pronunciations | /stɹeɪ̯n/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Strain"
What do we mean by strain?
A group of bacteria or viruses that are genetically distinct from other groups of the same species. noun
A group of cultivated plants or domestic animals of the same species that have distinctive characteristics but are not considered a separate breed or variety. noun
The collective descendants of a common ancestor; a race, stock, line, or breed. noun
Any of the various lines of ancestry united in an individual or a family; ancestry or lineage. noun
A kind or sort. noun
An inborn or inherited tendency or character. noun
An inherent quality; a streak. noun
The tone, tenor, or substance of a verbal utterance or of a particular action or behavior. noun
A passage of expression; a tune or an air. noun
A passage of poetic and especially lyrical expression. noun
An outburst or a flow of eloquent or impassioned language. noun
To pull, draw, or stretch tight. intransitive verb
To cause distortion of (a body's parts or shape) by applying an external force; deform. intransitive verb
To exert, use, or tax to the utmost. intransitive verb
To injure or impair by overuse or overexertion; wrench. intransitive verb
Treasure.
The blood-vessel in the yolk of an egg.
Race; lineage, pedigree.
Hereditary character, quality, or disposition.
A tendency or disposition.
Any sustained note or movement; a song; a distinct portion of an ode or other poem; also, the pervading note, or burden, of a song, poem, oration, book, etc.; theme; motive; manner; style
A particular breed or race of animal, microbe etc.
A portion of music divided off by a double bar; a complete musical period or sentence; a movement, or any rounded subdivision of a movement.
A kind or sort (of person etc.).
Language that is eloquent, poetic, or otherwise heightened.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Strain
- Synonyms for strain
- All-overs Synonyms
- Affectation Synonyms
- Agitation Synonyms
- Aim Synonyms
- Ancestry Synonyms
- Antonyms for strain
- Unwind Antonyms
- Relax Antonyms
- Unlax Antonyms
- Unstrain Antonyms
- Loosen Up Antonyms
- Make Relaxed Antonyms
The word "strain" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Strain
What does strain mean?
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