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straining

[ ˈstreɪnɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

physical

The act of training or the condition of being trained; education or instruction. The act, process, or common practice of straining or stretching. A forced or constrained position; a strain.

Synonyms

education, instruction, stretching, training

Examples of usage

He put his back out during a heavy lifting session at the gym, and now he's in a lot of pain from the straining.
The straining of the fabric caused it to tear.
After hours of straining, she finally managed to open the stubborn jar lid.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

mental

The act of putting a mental or emotional effort into something.

Synonyms

effort, exertion, pressure, strain, stress

Examples of usage

She was under a lot of straining trying to meet the deadline.
The constant straining of her mind led to mental exhaustion.

^{Context #3 | Verb}

physical

To pull, draw, or stretch tight, especially beyond the normal limits.

Synonyms

exert, extend, pull, stretch, tighten

Examples of usage

He was straining his muscles to lift the heavy weight.
She strained her back while moving the furniture.

^{Context #4 | Verb}

mental

To exert oneself to the utmost; make a strenuous effort.

Synonyms

endeavor, exert, push, struggle, try

Examples of usage

She was straining to remember where she had left her keys.
He strained his brain trying to solve the puzzle.

Translations

Translations of the word "straining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tensão

🇮🇳 तनाव

🇩🇪 Spannung

🇮🇩 ketegangan

🇺🇦 напруження

🇵🇱 napięcie

🇯🇵 緊張 (きんちょう)

🇫🇷 tension

🇪🇸 tensión

🇹🇷 gerilim

🇰🇷 긴장

🇸🇦 توتر

🇨🇿 napětí

🇸🇰 napätie

🇨🇳 紧张 (jǐnzhāng)

🇸🇮 napetost

🇮🇸 spenna

🇰🇿 қысым

🇬🇪 ძაბვა

🇦🇿 gərginlik

🇲🇽 tensión

Word origin

The word 'straining' originates from the Middle English word 'streinen', which means to stretch or strain. The concept of training or exerting effort has been present in human history for centuries, as people have always sought to improve themselves physically and mentally through training and education. The modern usage of 'straining' reflects the ongoing pursuit of growth and development through effort and perseverance.

See also: strain, strained, strainer, strainers.