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strict

 

[ strɪkt ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

demanding that rules, especially rules of behavior, be obeyed

Synonyms

precise, rigorous, stringent

Examples of usage

  • He had strict instructions not to open the door to strangers.
  • The school has very strict rules about what students can wear.
Context #2 | Adjective

control

careful to keep to a particular limit or rule

Synonyms

exact, precise, rigid

Examples of usage

  • We need to be strict with our budget if we want to save enough money.
  • The doctor told him to be strict about his diet.
Context #3 | Adjective

discipline

firm or severe in the enforcement of discipline

Synonyms

harsh, rigorous, stern

Examples of usage

  • The teacher was very strict with the students who misbehaved.
  • The prison had strict security measures in place.

Translations

Translations of the word "strict" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estrito

🇮🇳 कठोर

🇩🇪 streng

🇮🇩 ketat

🇺🇦 суворий

🇵🇱 ścisły

🇯🇵 厳しい

🇫🇷 strict

🇪🇸 estricto

🇹🇷 katı

🇰🇷 엄격한

🇸🇦 صارم

🇨🇿 přísný

🇸🇰 prísny

🇨🇳 严格的

🇸🇮 strog

🇮🇸 strangur

🇰🇿 қатаң

🇬🇪 მკაცრი

🇦🇿 sərt

🇲🇽 estricto

Word origin

The word 'strict' originated from the Latin word 'strictus', the past participle of 'stringere', meaning 'to draw tight'. The word has evolved over time to signify adherence to rules or limits. In English, 'strict' has been used since the 16th century to describe something that is closely defined or demanding. It conveys a sense of precision and control in various contexts.

See also: constrict, strictly, strictness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,597, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.