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Sprained vs Strained - What's the difference?

sprained | strained |

As verbs the difference between sprained and strained

is that sprained is (sprain) while strained is (strain).

As an adjective strained is

forced through a strainer.

sprained

English

Verb

(head)
  • (sprain)

  • sprain

    English

    (wikipedia sprain)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining; as, a bad sprain of the wrist.
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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation; as, to sprain one's ankle.
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    strained

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Forced through a strainer.
  • Babies don’t seem to like strained peas, even though the puree is easy for them to eat and digest.
  • Under tension; tense.
  • Ever since the fight our relation has been strained .

    Verb

    (head)
  • (strain)
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