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   strong

   /strɒŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks: "she cut through the water with her strong arms" Similar powerfulmuscularbrawnywell builtpowerfully builtstrappingsturdyheftyburlymeatyrobustfitathleticvigoroustoughruggedstalwartstaunchmightyhardylustyHerculeanstrong as an ox/horse/lioninformal:beefyhunkyhuskyrippedshreddedbuffjackedOpposite weakpuny
   • ▪ able to perform a specified action well and powerfully: "he was not a strong swimmer"
   • ▪ exerting great force: "a strong current" Similar forcefulpowerfulvigorousfierceintenseextremeOpposite gentle
   • ▪ powerful and difficult to resist or defeat: "a strong leader"
   • ▪ (of an argument or case) likely to succeed because of sound reasoning or convincing evidence: "there is a strong argument for decentralization" Similar compellingcogentforcefulpowerfulpotentweightyconvincingplausibleeffectiveefficacioussoundvalidwell foundedtellingimpressivepersuasiveinfluentialauthoritativeOpposite weakunconvincing
   • ▪ powerfully affecting the mind, senses, or emotions: "his imagery made a strong impression on the critics" Similar intenseforcefulvehementpassionateardentferventfervidprofounddeep-seatedconsumingextremeacutefierceliterary:perfervidpassional
   • ▪ (of language or actions) forceful and extreme, especially excessively or unacceptably so: "the government were urged to take strong measures against the perpetrators of violence" Similar firmforcefulseverestrictdrasticextremedraconian
   • 2. able to withstand force, pressure, or wear: "cotton is strong, hard-wearing, and easy to handle" Similar securewell builtindestructiblewell fortifiedwell defendedwell protectedimpregnableimpenetrableinviolableunassailablefortress-likesoliddurablehard-wearingheavy-dutytoughsturdywell madesubstantialsolidruggedresistantresilientimperishableindestructiblelong-lastingenduringOpposite weak
   • ▪ not easily affected by disease or hardship: "despite his strong constitution, constant worry and exposure to the elements had worn him down" Similar wellhealthyin good healthfitfighting fitrobustvigorousbloomingthrivingbursting with healthin rude healthhalehale and heartyheartyin good shapein excellent shapein good conditionin good trimin fine fettlesoundsound in body and limbinformal:in the pinkfit as a fiddlein tip-top conditionOpposite frail
   • ▪ not easily disturbed, upset, or affected: "driving on these motorways requires strong nerves" Similar forcefuldeterminedspiriteddynamicself-assertivetoughtenacioushigh-poweredformidableaggressiveredoubtablezealousfirmresolutestrong-mindedinformal:gutsyfeistyOpposite weak
   • ▪ firmly held or established: "he was a man of strong, though unconventional, religious beliefs" Similar keeneagerdeepacutededicatedpassionateferventzealouskeeneagerenthusiasticearnestdedicatedstaunchloyalsteadfastpassionatefiercefervent
   • ▪ (of a market) having steadily high or rising prices.
   • 3. very intense: "a strong smell" Similar intensedeeprichwarmbrightbrilliantvividstrikingcolourfulgraphicbrightbrilliantintenseradiantgleamingdazzlingglaringOpposite pale
   • ▪ (of something seen or heard) not soft or muted; clear or prominent: "she should wear strong colours" Similar loudpowerfulforcefullustystentorianresonantsonorousorotundfullrichdeepboomingpenetratingcarryingclearstridentinformal:fruityrare:canorousOpposite quietweak
   • ▪ (of food or its flavour) distinctive and pungent: "strong cheese" Similar highly flavouredstrongly flavouredflavourfulflavoursomesavourypungentaromaticpiquanttangysharpbitingzestyspicyhotrare:flavoroussapidOpposite mild
   • ▪ (of a solution or drink) containing a large proportion of a particular substance; concentrated: "a cup of strong coffee" Similar concentratedundilutedhighly flavouredalcoholicintoxicatinginebriatinghardheadypotentstiffspirituousvinousintoxicantOpposite weakmildnon-alcoholicsoft
   • ▪ (of an acid or base) fully ionized into cations and anions in solution; having (respectively) a very low or a very high pH.
   • 4. used after a number to indicate the size of a group: "a hostile crowd several thousands strong"
   • 5. denoting a class of verbs in Germanic languages that form the past tense and past participle by a change of vowel within the stem rather than by addition of a suffix (e.g. swim, swam, swum).
   • 6. relating to or denoting the strongest of the known kinds of force between particles, which acts between nucleons and other hadrons when closer than about 10−13 cm (so binding protons in a nucleus despite the repulsion due to their charge), and which conserves strangeness, parity, and isospin.

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German streng, also to string.

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   • 1. strongish adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRONG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   as strong as an ox Get Carl to lift it - he's as strong as an ox (= very strong). Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples having a lot of physical or mental strength

3. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › strongSTRONG Synonyms: 374 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for STRONG: muscular, powerful, mighty, rugged, stout, sturdy, masculine, sinewy; Antonyms of STRONG: weak, feeble, delicate, frail, challenged, disabled, wimpy, small.

   • Some common synonyms of strong are stalwart, stout, sturdy, tenacious, and tough. While all these words mean "showing power to resist or to endure,...
   • The meanings of stalwart and strong largely overlap; however, stalwart suggests an unshakable dependability. // stalwart environmentalists
   • The words stout and strong can be used in similar contexts, but stout suggests an ability to endure stress, pain, or hard use without giving way. /...
   • The words sturdy and strong are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sturdy implies strength derived from vigorous growth, determinatio...
   • In some situations, the words tenacious and strong are roughly equivalent. However, tenacious suggests strength in seizing, retaining, clinging to,...
   • Although the words tough and strong have much in common, tough implies great firmness and resiliency. // a tough political opponent

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word strong as an adjective and an adverb. Find synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of strong.

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   Find 174 different ways to say STRONG, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › strongSTRONG - 250 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Find different words and phrases that mean having a lot of physical or mental strength, or not breaking easily. Compare and contrast synonyms and antonyms of strong with examples and definitions.

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   Strong definition: having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust. See examples of STRONG used in a sentence.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRONG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Strong objects or materials are not easily broken and can support a lot of weight or resist a lot of strain. The vacuum flask has a strong casing, which won't crack or chip. Glue the mirror in with a strong adhesive. The fabric is strong enough to withstand harsh processing.