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strain

/stɹeɪn/

Meaning 1

to injure by overexertion

“She strain her back lifting the heavy box.”
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Illustration of strain: to injure by overexertion

Meaning 2

To exert effort or pressure on something.

“She had to strain to lift the heavy box.”
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Illustration of strain: To exert effort or pressure on something.