Stronger: meaning, definitions and examples

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stronger

 

[ ˈstrɒŋɡər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical strength

Having greater physical power or force; possessing or exhibiting physical strength or vigor.

Synonyms

mightier, more powerful, tougher

Examples of usage

  • He became stronger after working out regularly at the gym.
  • She is stronger than her brother when it comes to lifting heavy objects.
Context #2 | Adjective

emotional strength

Having greater emotional resilience or fortitude; able to withstand or cope with difficult situations.

Synonyms

brave, resilient, tough

Examples of usage

  • She showed that she was stronger than she thought by overcoming her fears.
  • He is getting stronger emotionally after going through therapy.
Context #3 | Adjective

intellectual strength

Having greater intellectual capacity or acumen; able to comprehend complex ideas or solve difficult problems.

Synonyms

more intelligent, sharper, smarter

Examples of usage

  • She is a stronger candidate for the job because of her analytical skills.
  • He became stronger in math after studying with a tutor.

Translations

Translations of the word "stronger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais forte

🇮🇳 मजबूततर

🇩🇪 stärker

🇮🇩 lebih kuat

🇺🇦 сильніший

🇵🇱 silniejszy

🇯🇵 より強い (yori tsuyoi)

🇫🇷 plus fort

🇪🇸 más fuerte

🇹🇷 daha güçlü

🇰🇷 더 강한 (deo ganghan)

🇸🇦 أقوى (aqwa)

🇨🇿 silnější

🇸🇰 silnejší

🇨🇳 更强 (gèng qiáng)

🇸🇮 močnejši

🇮🇸 sterkari

🇰🇿 күштірек

🇬🇪 უფრო ძლიერი (upro dzlieri)

🇦🇿 daha güclü

🇲🇽 más fuerte

Etymology

The word 'stronger' is the comparative form of the adjective 'strong', which dates back to Middle English. It originated from the Old English word 'strang', meaning 'having power or being able'. Over time, the word evolved to represent physical, emotional, and intellectual strength in various contexts.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,107, 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.