What is the meaning of the word 'strain'

strain - to exert much effort or energy


Some sentence examples which use the word 'strain'

  • I had to strain myself to listen to her as she spoke in a very low voice.
  • Strange, but she didn't remember doing anything in the accident that required enough exertion to strain muscles.
  • Except now there was a strain on their relationship.
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