Strong: meaning, definitions and examples

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strong

 

[ strษ”ล‹ ]

Adjective / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

physical strength

Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

Synonyms

muscular, powerful, robust

Examples of usage

  • He is a strong man who can lift heavy objects with ease.
  • The strong wind blew down trees and power lines.
  • She has a strong grip that is hard to break.
Context #2 | Adjective

mentally strong

Able to withstand pressure, setbacks, or difficult situations.

Synonyms

determined, resilient, tough

Examples of usage

  • She remained strong in the face of adversity.
  • He showed a strong character by never giving up.
  • The team's strong spirit helped them overcome the challenge.
Context #3 | Adverb

intensely

In a powerful or forceful manner.

Synonyms

forcefully, intensely, vigorously

Examples of usage

  • He hit the ball strong and sent it flying over the fence.
  • She felt strongly about the issue and voiced her opinion.

Translations

Translations of the word "strong" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น forte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคœเคฌเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stark

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ silny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผทใ„ (tsuyoi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fort

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fuerte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผรงlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•ํ•œ (ganghan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ silnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผบๅฃฎ (qiรกngzhuร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moฤan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sterkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏัˆั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผclรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fuerte

Etymology

The word 'strong' originated from the Old English word 'strang' which meant powerful or intense. Over time, the meaning of 'strong' expanded to include physical, mental, and emotional strength. The word has been used in various contexts to describe resilience, power, and forcefulness.

See also: strength, strongbox, stronger, stronghold, strongly, strongroom.

Word Frequency Rank

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