strong (strɒŋ
)
Definitions
adjective
Word forms: stronger, ˈstrɒŋɡə, strongest, ˈstrɒŋɡɪst
- involving or possessing physical or mental strength
- solid or robust in construction; not easily broken or injured
- having a resolute will or morally firm and incorruptible character
- intense in quality; not faint or feeble ⇒
a strong voice
a strong smell
- easily defensible; incontestable or formidable
- concentrated; not weak or diluted
- (postpositive) containing or having a specified number ⇒
a navy 40 000 strong
- ((in combination) ⇒
a 40 000-strong navy
- (postpositive) containing or having a specified number ⇒
- having an unpleasantly powerful taste or smell
- having an extreme or drastic effect ⇒
strong discipline
- emphatic or immoderate ⇒
strong language
- convincing, effective, or cogent
- (of a colour) having a high degree of saturation or purity; being less saturated than a vivid colour but more so than a moderate colour; produced by a concentrated quantity of colouring agent
- grammar
- denoting or belonging to a class of verbs, in certain languages including the Germanic languages, whose conjugation shows vowel gradation, as denoting or belonging to a class of verbs, in certain languages including the Germanic languages, whose conjugation shows vowel gradation, as sing, sang, sung
- belonging to any part-of-speech class, in any of various languages, whose inflections follow the less regular of two possible patterns Compare weak (sense 10)
- (of a wind, current, etc) moving fast
- (of a syllable) accented or stressed
- (of an industry, market, currency, securities, etc) firm in price or characterized by firm or increasing prices
- (of certain acids and bases) producing high concentrations of hydrogen or hydroxide ions in aqueous solution
- Irish prosperous; well-to-do (esp in the phrase a strong farmer)
- See have a strong stomach
adverb
- informal in a strong way; effectively ⇒
going strong
- See come on strong
Alternative Forms
ˈstrongish adjective ˈstrongly adverb ˈstrongness nounWord Origin
Old English strang; related to Old Norse strangr, Middle High German strange, Lettish strans courageousSynonyms
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powerful,
muscular,
tough,
capable,
athletic,
strapping,
hardy,
sturdy,
stout,
stalwart,
burly,
beefy,
virile,
Herculean,
sinewy,
brawny,
=
fit,
sound,
healthy,
thriving,
blooming,
robust,
hale,
in good shape
in good condition,
lusty,
fighting fit,
in fine fettle,
hale and hearty,
fit as a fiddle,
=
self-confident,
determined,
tough,
brave,
aggressive,
courageous,
high-powered,
forceful,
resilient,
feisty,
resolute,
resourceful,
tenacious,
plucky,
hard-nosed,
steadfast,
unyielding,
hard as nails,
self-assertive,
stout-hearted,
two-fisted,
firm in spirit
=
durable,
substantial,
sturdy,
reinforced,
heavy-duty,
well-built,
well-armed,
hard-wearing,
well-protected,
on a firm foundation
=
persuasive,
convincing,
compelling,
telling,
great,
clear,
sound,
effective,
urgent,
formidable,
potent,
well-established,
clear-cut,
overpowering,
weighty,
well-founded,
redoubtable,
trenchant,
cogent,
= highly-flavoured
hot,
spicy,
piquant,
biting,
sharp,
heady,
overpowering,
intoxicating,
highly-seasoned
=
intense,
deep,
passionate,
ardent,
fierce,
profound,
forceful,
fervent,
deep-rooted,
vehement,
fervid,
Translations
- British English:
strong
Someone who is strong is healthy with good muscles.I'm not strong enough to carry him.strɒŋ ADJECTIVE I'm not strong enough to carry him.
- Spanish:
fuerte
adj
- French:
fort
adj
- German:
stark
adj
- Chinese: 强壮的 adj
- Arabic: قَوِيّ adj
- Portuguese: forte adj
- Russian: сильный adj сильная
- Croatian: jak adj jaka
- Czech: silný adj
- Danish: stærk adj
- Dutch: sterk adj
- Finnish: vahva adj
- Greek: δυνατός adj δυνατή
- Italian: forte adj
- Japanese: 強い adj
- Korean: 튼튼한 adj
- Norwegian: sterk adj
- Polish: silny adj silna
- Brazilian Portuguese: forte adj
- European Spanish:
fuerte
adj
- Swedish: stark adj starkt
- Thai: แข็งแรง adj
- Turkish: güçlü adj
- Vietnamese: khỏe adj
Usage examples
This notion seemed particularly strong among young men of sixteen or thereabouts.
, LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)Michael Hall enjoys a weekend in the capital of the riviera and finds it has a strong Italian flavour.
Country Life (2004)The first is strong leadership from the very top: "committed leadership that demands results".
Irish Times (2002)It anticipates strong growth next year, with staff numbers rising from 35 to 60, including a business development office in New York.
Glasgow Herald (2001)When the threat of annihilation becomes very strong , the introvert creates many ways of dealing with the guilt.
, BEYOND FEAR (2002)