As adjectives the difference between intense and strained
is that
intense is strained; tightly drawn while
strained is forced through a strainer.
As a verb strained is
(
strain).
Other Comparisons: What's the difference?
intense English
Adjective
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Strained; tightly drawn.
Strict, very close or earnest.
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Extreme in degree; excessive.
Extreme in size or strength.
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Stressful and tiring.
Very severe.
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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 .
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