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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

strain

a. I strained myself to achieve the goal.
b. I was straining my legs to run faster.

correct? I am trying to get the meaning of strain.
  

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No. Here are some examples: He strained his eyes trying to make out the fine print. He strained to reach his hat on the high shelf.

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  • No.
  • Here are some examples: He strained his eyes trying to make out the fine print.
  • He strained to reach his hat on the high shelf.
  • When running a marathon, he strained his Achilles tendon.
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No. Here are some examples:

He strained his eyes trying to make out the fine print.
He strained to reach his hat on the high shelf.
When running a marathon, he strained his Achilles tendon.
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