Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with strain in American Collocation
strain nounWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
a lot
The number of strikers was approaching 30,000 and the nation’s economy was under severe strain.
too much
A well-implemented system cause deliver high productivity without putting undue strain on the workforce.
more
A repeat of the heavy spring floods in recent years would put added strain on the insurance industry.
of a particular type
The emotional strain our family was under following my son’s cancer diagnosis was immense.
reduce strain
Having plenty of visitors can ease the strain of being in hospital.
increase strain
If you report the crime, a police investigation add to the strain you may already be feeling.
cause strain
Building an extension can put a severe strain on neighbour relations.
feel strain
When caring for a sick child, parents’ relationships can come under intense strain.
successfully deal with strain
I couldn’t stand the strain of knowing he was in danger too.
be unable to deal with strain
Ruth begins to buckle under the strain of her conflicting commitments.