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Vocabulary Entry
straining
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To exert effort or force upon something, often leading to a physical or mental demand.
Example Sentences
"He was straining to lift the heavy box."
"She was straining her voice to be heard over the noise."
"The athlete was straining against the weight during the workout."
N
noun
The action of stretching or straining something, often relating to effort or tension.
Example Sentences
"The straining of the rope was evident during the tug-of-war."
"There was a visible straining in the muscles of the runner as she pushed herself."
"The straining of the metal under pressure caused it to bend."
A
adjective
Describing something that is being stretched or strained to an extreme or difficult extent.
Example Sentences
"The straining relationship between the two families was evident."
"His straining eyes could barely focus on the text."
"The straining landscape reflected the effects of years of drought."