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Meaning & Definition of Straining in English

English

Straining

The act of exerting effort or pressure to achieve something.


Pronunciation:

/ˈstreɪnɪŋ/

Part of Speech:

verb

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: The action of stretching something tight or applying force to it.

    Example Sentence: He was straining to lift the heavy box.

  • Definition: To work hard or exert oneself towards a goal.

    Example Sentence: She was straining to meet the deadline.

  • Definition: The process of separating liquid from solid matter.

    Example Sentence: Straining the pasta is an important step in the cooking process.

  • Definition: To experience or show signs of stress or pressure.

    Example Sentence: The athlete was straining under the pressure of competition.

  • Definition: To filter or purify a substance.

    Example Sentence: The laboratory technician was straining the solution through a filter.

Etymology

Origin: From Middle English strene, strain, from Old French estrain, variant of estrain, from Latin extraneus ‘foreign’.

Synonyms

strainingstretchingworking hardexertingfiltering

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • straining at the leash: Eager to move or act, but being held back.
  • straining to hear: Making an effort to listen carefully.
  • straining under the weight: Experiencing stress or pressure due to external factors.

Translations

  • Spanish: tensar
  • French: tendant
  • German: anstrengend
  • Russian: напряжение

Related Words

  • strain: To exert effort or pressure.
  • strained: In a state of tension or difficulty.
  • strenuous: Requiring or using great effort.

Slang Meanings of straining

  • Meaning: Working too hard or stressing over something.

    Example Sentence: Stop straining, it's just a game!

  • Meaning: To try too hard to impress others.

    Example Sentence: He was straining for laughs at the party.