strained
/streɪnd/
verb
- Past tense of strain: to stretch or put under pressure, either physically or mentally.
- The team strained every muscle to finish the race.
- He strained his back lifting the heavy furniture.
- She strained to hear the quiet conversation across the room.
- Past tense of strain: to filter a liquid by passing it through a sieve or cloth.
- He strained the tea leaves from the cup before drinking.
- She strained the pasta and set it aside to cool.
- The cook strained the stock to remove the bones and vegetables.
adjective
- Showing signs of stress, worry, or tension; not relaxed or natural.
- After the argument, there was a strained silence between them.
- The relationship between the two coworkers became strained after the disagreement.
- Her voice sounded strained as she tried to hold back tears.
- Put under physical pressure or force; pulled or stretched tightly.
- The rope was strained to its limit, ready to snap.
- She spoke with a strained voice after shouting all day.
- He lifted the heavy box with a strained back muscle.
- Filtered or separated from solid particles by passing through a sieve or cloth.
- Use strained yogurt for a thicker texture in the sauce.
- The strained broth was clear and free of herbs.
- She added strained tomatoes to the soup for a smooth consistency.