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straining

[ˈstreɪnɪŋ]

straining Definition

  • 1the act of making a strenuous or unusually great effort
  • 2the act of filtering liquid through a sieve or cloth

Using straining: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "straining" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was sweating from the straining effort of lifting the heavy box.

  • Example

    The chef is straining the soup to remove any lumps.

  • Example

    She strained her voice by singing too loudly.

straining Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: straining in Brief

The term 'straining' [ˈstreɪnɪŋ] can refer to either the act of making a strenuous effort or the act of filtering liquid through a sieve or cloth. Examples include 'He was sweating from the straining effort of lifting the heavy box.' and 'The chef is straining the soup to remove any lumps.'

How do native speakers use this expression?

It

appears

spontaneously

when

we're

completely

immersed

in

the

present

moment,

consumed

by

what

is,

without

a

need

for

anything

to

change,

without

straining

ourselves

to

be

anywhere

but

in

the

here

and

now.