strain
The word 'strain' has 12 different meanings.
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strain
A type or variety
A new strain of virus
noun
131
4.9
To make effort
To strain your back
verb
87
4.2
Strong effort
Mental strain
noun
72
4.3
To cause tension
To strain a friendship
verb
67
3.9
Stress or worry
Emotional strain
noun
48
3.3
To filter liquid
To strain pasta
verb
26
3.7
A muscle injury
Muscle strain
noun
22
4.2
A melody
A strain of music
noun
10
9.9
Shape change
Physical strain
noun
5
7.5
To deform
To strain a metal bar
verb
3
4.2