strain
gb/stɹˈeɪn/ us/stɹˈeɪn/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2800
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
state
1
physical or mental pressure
A feeling of stress or pressure in the body or mind.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
under [strain]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'strain' with 'string' due to similar pronunciation.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
stress (Often used interchangeably, but 'stress' is more common in everyday speech.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
relief (Represents the removal or easing of pressure or tension.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
under strain
|cause strain
|emotional strain
|mental strain
|relieve strain
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The long hours at work put a strain on their relationship.
- Carrying the heavy boxes caused a strain in his back.
- The economic crisis has placed a great strain on small businesses.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The test caused a lot of strain for me.
- Working too much can cause mental strain.
- Her injury put a strain on her walking.
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
2
injure by overuse
To hurt a muscle by using it too much or stretching it too far.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to strain [a muscle/body part]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'strain' with 'sprain', but they refer to different types of injuries.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
sprain (Similar but refers specifically to ligaments rather than muscles.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
heal (Means to recover from an injury.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
strain a muscle
|strain your back
|badly strained
கருப்பொருள்கள்
health
|sports
|body
உதாரணங்கள்
- She strained her ankle while running.
- Be careful not to strain your back when lifting heavy objects.
- He strained a muscle in his shoulder during the game.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I strained my leg playing soccer.
- He strained his back lifting the box.
- She strained her neck turning too fast.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
3
make a strong effort
To try very hard to do something, sometimes too hard.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to strain to [do something]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
struggle (Implies difficulty and resistance, not just effort.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
relax (Implies ease and lack of effort.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
strain to hear
|strain to see
|strain every nerve
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- He strained to lift the heavy suitcase.
- She strained to hear what they were saying in the next room.
- They strained every nerve to finish the project on time.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I strained to open the jar.
- She strained to see the sign in the dark.
- He strained to hear the music from outside.
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
4
separate liquid from solids
To remove solids from a liquid by pouring it through something with small holes.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to strain [liquid/food]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
filter (A broader term for removing unwanted material from liquids or gases.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
mix (Means to combine ingredients rather than separate them.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
strain the pasta
|strain the sauce
|finely strain
கருப்பொருள்கள்
cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
- Strain the pasta before adding the sauce.
- She strained the soup to remove the vegetables.
- After boiling the rice, strain off any excess water.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Strain the tea before drinking it.
- He strained the juice to take out the seeds.
- We strained the pasta after cooking it.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
technical
B2
entity
5
type within a species
A special type of plant, animal, or germ that is different from others of the same kind.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
variant (Commonly used for viruses and other microorganisms.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
species (A broader classification that can contain many strains.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
new strain
|virus strain
|resistant strain
கருப்பொருள்கள்
science
உதாரணங்கள்
- Scientists are studying a new strain of the flu virus.
- This strain of wheat grows well in dry climates.
- The bacteria developed a resistant strain after years of antibiotic use.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- There is a new strain of virus this year.
- This strain of rice grows fast.
- Doctors found a new strain of bacteria.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
strain
IPA
GB/stɹˈeɪn/
US/stɹˈeɪn/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
strain (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (strain)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: strain
- Plural: strain, strains
Verb
- Base: strain
- 3rd Person Singular: strains
- Present Participle: straining
- Past: strained
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
strain at the leash
1/stɹˈeɪn ˈæt ðə lˈiʃ/
idiom
be eager and impatient to start
To be very ready and wanting to start doing something quickly.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The young athletes were straining at the leash before the competition began.
- She was straining at the leash to start her new job.
strain at the leash
1/stɹˈeɪn ˈæt ðə lˈiʃ/
idiom
eager but held back
To want to start quickly but be stopped from doing it.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The team was straining at the leash to launch the new product.
- After months of training, she was straining at the leash to compete again.
- Investors are straining at the leash for signs of growth.
strain every nerve
1/stɹˈeɪn ˈɛvɹi nˈɚv/
idiom
make every possible effort
To try as hard as you can to do something.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She strained every nerve to finish the race before sunset.
- They strained every nerve to meet the deadline.
under strain
1/ˈʌndɚ stɹˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
experiencing stress or pressure
Feeling stress or pressure because of problems or hard work.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The team's defense was under strain during the final minutes of the match.
- His marriage has been under strain since he lost his job.