strain (n):an effortful attempt to attain a goal Related Words: striving strain (n):the act of singingSampleswith a shout and a song they marched up to the gates Related Word: song strain (n):an intense or violent exertion Related Words: ing strain (n):the general meaning or substance of an utteranceSamplesalthough I disagreed with him I could follow the tenor of his argument strain (n):a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequenceSamplesshe was humming an air from Beethoven Related Word: melody strain (n):a special variety of domesticated animals within a speciesSampleshe experimented on a particular breed of white rats.
he created a new strain of sheep Related Words: breed, stock strain (n):(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groupsSamplesa new strain of microorganisms Related Word: variant strain (n):(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces strain (n):difficulty that causes worry or emotional tensionSamplesshe endured the stresses and strains of life.
he presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger Related Word: stress strain (n):injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain strain (v):cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxiousSampleshe got a phone call from his lawyer that tensed him up Related Words: tense strain (n):(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stressSampleshis responsibilities were a constant strain.
the mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was too much for him strain (v):alter the shape of (something) by stressSamplesHis body was deformed by leprosy Related Words: deform strain (v):to exert much effort or energySamplesstraining our ears to hear strain (v):use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacitySamplesHe really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro.
Don't strain your mind too much strain (v):rub through a strainer or process in an electric blenderSamplespuree the vegetables for the baby Related Word: puree strain (v):remove by passing through a filterSamplesfilter out the impurities Related Words: filter, filtrate strain (v):separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elementsSamplessift the flour Related Words: sieve, sift strain (v):become stretched or tense or tautSamplesthe bodybuilder's neck muscles tensed;.
the rope strained when the weight was attached Related Words: tense strain (v):test the limits ofSamplesYou are trying my patience! Related Words: stress
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The early bird gets the worm
Sona kalan dona kalır.
If you wake up and get to work early, you will succeed. (Sometimes used to remark that someone is awake and working surprisingly early.
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