English / word
strain
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to injure a body part or stretch beyond limits through overexertion
In context
01
Too much phone use can strain your eyes.
02
The deadline put a strain on the whole team.
Synonyms
pressure,stress,injury
Antonyms
ease,relaxation,relief
Collocations
strain one's eyes,strain a muscle,strain a relationship
Verb forms
Past: strained · Past participle: strained · -ing: straining