strain
English Thesaurus
1. the act of singing (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | vocal music, |
| definition | : | music that is vocalized (as contrasted with instrumental music) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | carol, |
| definition | : | a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | cradlesong, lullaby, |
| definition | : | the act of singing a quiet song to lull a child to sleep (noun.act) |
2. an intense or violent exertion (noun.act)
3. an effortful attempt to attain a goal (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | jehad, jihad, |
| definition | : | a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal (noun.act) |
4. the general meaning or substance of an utterance (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | meaning, substance, |
| definition | : | the idea that is intended (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | drift, purport, |
| definition | : | the pervading meaning or tenor (noun.cognition) |
5. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | music, |
| definition | : | an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | fanfare, flourish, tucket, |
| definition | : | (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | glissando, |
| definition | : | a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | roulade, |
| definition | : | (music) an elaborate run of several notes sung to one syllable (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | leitmotif, leitmotiv, |
| definition | : | a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | theme song, |
| definition | : | a melody that recurs and comes to represent a musical play or movie (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | part, voice, |
| definition | : | the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music (noun.communication) |
6. a special variety of domesticated animals within a species (noun.group)
| hypernym | : | animal group, |
| definition | : | a group of animals (noun.group) |
| hypernym | : | variety, |
| definition | : | (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | bloodstock, |
| definition | : | thoroughbred horses (collectively) (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | pedigree, |
| definition | : | line of descent of a purebred animal (noun.group) |
| member meronym | : | species, |
| definition | : | (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed (noun.group) |
7. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups (noun.group)
| member meronym | : | species, |
| definition | : | (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed (noun.group) |
8. (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces (noun.phenomenon)
| hypernym | : | deformation, |
| definition | : | alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | overstrain, |
| definition | : | too much strain (noun.phenomenon) |
| domain category | : | natural philosophy, physics, |
| definition | : | the science of matter and energy and their interactions (noun.cognition) |
9. injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | harm, hurt, injury, trauma, |
| definition | : | any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. (noun.state) |
10. (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress (noun.state)
| hyponym | : | stress, tenseness, tension, |
| definition | : | (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense (noun.state) |
11. difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | difficulty, |
| definition | : | a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome (noun.state) |
12. cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious (verb.body)
| hypernym | : | affect, |
| definition | : | act physically on; have an effect upon (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | extend, stretch, |
| definition | : | extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body (verb.body) |
| cause | : | tense, tense up, |
| definition | : | become tense, nervous, or uneasy (verb.body) |
13. alter the shape of (something) by stress (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | form, shape, |
| definition | : | give shape or form to (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | jaundice, |
| definition | : | distort adversely (verb.change) |
14. to exert much effort or energy (verb.competition)
| hyponym | : | extend oneself, |
| definition | : | strain to the utmost (verb.competition) |
15. use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb.consumption)
| hypernym | : | apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize, |
| definition | : | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose (verb.consumption) |
| hyponym | : | task, tax, |
| definition | : | use to the limit (verb.consumption) |
16. rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | rub, |
| definition | : | move over something with pressure (verb.contact) |
| domain category | : | cookery, cooking, preparation, |
| definition | : | the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat (noun.act) |
17. remove by passing through a filter (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | separate, separate, |
| definition | : | divide into components or constituents (verb.contact) |
18. separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements (verb.contact)
| hyponym | : | rice, |
| definition | : | sieve so that it becomes the consistency of rice (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | resift, |
| definition | : | sift anew (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | riddle, screen, |
| definition | : | separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | fan, winnow, |
| definition | : | separate the chaff from by using air currents (verb.contact) |
19. become stretched or tense or taut (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | tighten, |
| definition | : | become tight or tighter (verb.change) |
20. test the limits of (verb.emotion)
| hypernym | : | afflict, |
| definition | : | cause great unhappiness for; distress (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | rack, |
| definition | : | stretch to the limits (verb.emotion) |
21. the act of singing (noun.act)
| derivation | : | songster, |
| definition | : | a person who sings (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | sing, |
| definition | : | produce tones with the voice (verb.creation) |
| derivation | : | sing, |
| definition | : | deliver by singing (verb.creation) |
22. an intense or violent exertion (noun.act)
| derivation | : | reach, strain, strive, |
| definition | : | to exert much effort or energy (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | extend, strain, |
| definition | : | use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb.consumption) |
| derivation | : | strain, stress, try, |
| definition | : | test the limits of (verb.emotion) |
| derivation | : | strenuous, |
| definition | : | characterized by or performed with much energy or force (adj.all) |
23. an effortful attempt to attain a goal (noun.act)
| derivation | : | reach, strain, strive, |
| definition | : | to exert much effort or energy (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | extend, strain, |
| definition | : | use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb.consumption) |
24. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | melodic, melodious, musical, |
| definition | : | containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | melodious, tuneful, |
| definition | : | having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune (adj.all) |
25. a special variety of domesticated animals within a species (noun.group)
| derivation | : | breed, multiply, |
| definition | : | have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms) (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | breed, |
| definition | : | cause to procreate (animals) (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | stock, |
| definition | : | supply with livestock (verb.possession) |
26. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups (noun.group)
| derivation | : | variant, |
| definition | : | exhibiting variation and change (adj.all) |
27. (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces (noun.phenomenon)
| derivation | : | strain, tense, tense up, |
| definition | : | cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | strain, tense, |
| definition | : | become stretched or tense or taut (verb.contact) |
28. injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain (noun.state)
| derivation | : | deform, distort, strain, |
| definition | : | alter the shape of (something) by stress (verb.change) |
29. difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension (noun.state)
| derivation | : | strain, stress, try, |
| definition | : | test the limits of (verb.emotion) |
30. cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious (verb.body)
| derivation | : | strain, |
| definition | : | (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces (noun.phenomenon) |
31. alter the shape of (something) by stress (verb.change)
| derivation | : | deformation, |
| definition | : | alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | strain, |
| definition | : | injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain (noun.state) |
32. to exert much effort or energy (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | strain, straining, |
| definition | : | an intense or violent exertion (noun.act) |
33. use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb.consumption)
| derivation | : | strain, straining, |
| definition | : | an intense or violent exertion (noun.act) |
34. rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | puree, |
| definition | : | food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender (noun.food) |
35. remove by passing through a filter (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | filtration, |
| definition | : | the act of changing a fluid by passing it through a filter (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | filter, |
| definition | : | device that removes something from whatever passes through it (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | strainer, |
| definition | : | a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | filtration, |
| definition | : | the process whereby fluids pass through a filter or a filtering medium (noun.process) |
| derivation | : | filtrate, |
| definition | : | the product of filtration; a gas or liquid that has been passed through a filter (noun.substance) |
36. separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | screen, sieve, |
| definition | : | a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | sifter, |
| definition | : | a household sieve (as for flour) (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | strainer, |
| definition | : | a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through (noun.artifact) |
37. become stretched or tense or taut (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | tension, |
| definition | : | the action of stretching something tight (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | tension, |
| definition | : | (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body (noun.phenomenon) |
| derivation | : | strain, |
| definition | : | (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces (noun.phenomenon) |
38. test the limits of (verb.emotion)
| derivation | : | strain, straining, |
| definition | : | an intense or violent exertion (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | stressor, |
| definition | : | any agent that causes stress to an organism (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | stress, tenseness, tension, |
| definition | : | (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | strain, stress, |
| definition | : | difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension (noun.state) |
39. the act of singing (noun.act)
| derivation | : | songster, |
| definition | : | a person who sings (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | sing, |
| definition | : | produce tones with the voice (verb.creation) |
| derivation | : | sing, |
| definition | : | deliver by singing (verb.creation) |
40. an intense or violent exertion (noun.act)
| derivation | : | reach, strain, strive, |
| definition | : | to exert much effort or energy (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | extend, strain, |
| definition | : | use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb.consumption) |
| derivation | : | strain, stress, try, |
| definition | : | test the limits of (verb.emotion) |
| derivation | : | strenuous, |
| definition | : | characterized by or performed with much energy or force (adj.all) |
41. an effortful attempt to attain a goal (noun.act)
| derivation | : | reach, strain, strive, |
| definition | : | to exert much effort or energy (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | extend, strain, |
| definition | : | use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb.consumption) |
42. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | melodic, melodious, musical, |
| definition | : | containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | melodious, tuneful, |
| definition | : | having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune (adj.all) |
43. a special variety of domesticated animals within a species (noun.group)
| derivation | : | breed, multiply, |
| definition | : | have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms) (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | breed, |
| definition | : | cause to procreate (animals) (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | stock, |
| definition | : | supply with livestock (verb.possession) |
44. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups (noun.group)
| derivation | : | variant, |
| definition | : | exhibiting variation and change (adj.all) |
45. (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces (noun.phenomenon)
| derivation | : | strain, tense, tense up, |
| definition | : | cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | strain, tense, |
| definition | : | become stretched or tense or taut (verb.contact) |
46. injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain (noun.state)
| derivation | : | deform, distort, strain, |
| definition | : | alter the shape of (something) by stress (verb.change) |
47. difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension (noun.state)
| derivation | : | strain, stress, try, |
| definition | : | test the limits of (verb.emotion) |
48. cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious (verb.body)
| derivation | : | strain, |
| definition | : | (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces (noun.phenomenon) |
49. alter the shape of (something) by stress (verb.change)
| derivation | : | deformation, |
| definition | : | alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | strain, |
| definition | : | injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain (noun.state) |
50. to exert much effort or energy (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | strain, straining, |
| definition | : | an intense or violent exertion (noun.act) |
51. use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb.consumption)
| derivation | : | strain, straining, |
| definition | : | an intense or violent exertion (noun.act) |
52. rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | puree, |
| definition | : | food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender (noun.food) |
53. remove by passing through a filter (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | filtration, |
| definition | : | the act of changing a fluid by passing it through a filter (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | filter, |
| definition | : | device that removes something from whatever passes through it (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | strainer, |
| definition | : | a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | filtration, |
| definition | : | the process whereby fluids pass through a filter or a filtering medium (noun.process) |
| derivation | : | filtrate, |
| definition | : | the product of filtration; a gas or liquid that has been passed through a filter (noun.substance) |
54. separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | screen, sieve, |
| definition | : | a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | sifter, |
| definition | : | a household sieve (as for flour) (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | strainer, |
| definition | : | a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through (noun.artifact) |
55. become stretched or tense or taut (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | tension, |
| definition | : | the action of stretching something tight (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | tension, |
| definition | : | (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body (noun.phenomenon) |
| derivation | : | strain, |
| definition | : | (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces (noun.phenomenon) |
56. test the limits of (verb.emotion)
| derivation | : | strain, straining, |
| definition | : | an intense or violent exertion (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | stressor, |
| definition | : | any agent that causes stress to an organism (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | stress, tenseness, tension, |
| definition | : | (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | strain, stress, |
| definition | : | difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension (noun.state) |
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