He strained to read the small-print.
Our resources are very strained right now.
The chef strained the water out of the pasta.
The tension between the two friends had strained them apart and they eventually stopped talking to each other.
john strained his back at football practice
A singer may cancel a concert due to dysphonia.
The base word in the word "strained" is "strain."
(Dysphonia is a voice impairment.)The patient suffered dysphonia after the injury to her throat.
john strained his back at football practice
The tension between the two friends had strained them apart and they eventually stopped talking to each other.
He strained mightily to lift the huge barbell.
Her voice had that tense, strained tone that I know so well.
I strained to hear her soft voice, but it was inaudible.
john strained his back at football practice
I strained my hamstring by playing vigorously. The violinist suddenly began playing vigorously.
strained hamstrings are caused when a hamstring is strained
The undercover spy was groping along the wall as he strained to hear more of the important conversation.
Yes, it can be an adjective for each of its alternate meanings: - put under strain, or injured by accident or overuse (strained back, strained muscles) - metaphorically tense (a strained relationship) - with solids removed or sieved (strained baby food)
Here is a sentence with the word 'dogs':The dogs strained hard against their harnesses, and the sled finally gained momentum as it plough through the snowy field.
john strained his back at football practice