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overstrained

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstreɪnd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstreɪnd/

Translations

overstrainedadjective
more overstrained
Comp.
most overstrained
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstreɪnd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstreɪnd/
The overstrained athlete needed a break to recover.
Перенапряжённому спортсмену нужен был перерыв для восстановления.
Synonyms
exhausted
strained
overburdened
stressed
fatigued
overworked
overstrainverb

overstrained

Past Simple

overstrained
Past Simple
overstrained
Past Participle
overstraining
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstreɪn/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstreɪn/
He tends to overstrain himself at work.
Он склонен перенапрягаться на работе.
Synonyms
overwork
overexert
stress
strain
fatigue
overstrainpast participle

overstrained

Synonyms
exhausted
fatigued
worn out
run-down
stressed
taxed
overstrained
strained
overworked
overtaxed
overburdened
overextended

Definitions

overstrainedadjective
Excessively burdened or stressed beyond a normal or healthy level.
The overstrained employee was advised to take a few days off to recover.
Subjected to excessive physical tension; stretched or tightened beyond its normal limit.
The overstrained cable finally snapped under the heavy load.
overstrainverb
To subject to excessive physical or mental stress.
He overstrained his muscles by lifting too much weight at the gym.
To push beyond the normal limits of endurance or capacity.
The team overstrained themselves by working late every night to meet the deadline.
overstrainpast participle
Having been subjected to excessive strain; fatigued or damaged by overexertion.
After the marathon, her overstrained muscles needed rest.
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