Meaning of strength in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /strɛŋ(k)θ/

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  1. Noun

    strength

    Etymology

    Old English strengthu, from the Germanic base of strong

    Definitions

    1. the property of being physically or mentally strong

    Examples

    • « fatigue sapped his strength »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war

    Examples

    • « we faced an army of great strength »
    • « politicians have neglected our military posture »
  3. 3. physical energy or intensity

    Examples

    • « he hit with all the force he could muster »
    • « it was destroyed by the strength of the gale »
    • « a government has not the vitality and forcefulness of a living man »
  4. 4. an asset of special worth or utility

    Examples

    • « cooking is his forte »

    Antonyms

  5. 5. the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty

    Examples

    • « the strength of his argument settled the matter »

    Antonyms

  6. 6. the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

    Examples

    • « he adjusted the intensity of the sound »
    • « they measured the station's signal strength »
  7. 7. capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects

    Examples

    • « the toxin's potency »
    • « the strength of the drinks »
  8. 8. the condition of financial success

    Examples

    • « the strength of the company's stock in recent weeks »

    Antonyms

  9. 9. permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

    Examples

    • « they advertised the durability of their products »

Famous quotes

  • « It's being willing to walk away that gives you strength and power - if you're willing to accept the consequences of doing what you want to do. »
    Whoopi Goldberg
  • « I'm probably the least flexible athlete you'll find. When it comes to yoga, I can't get in the positions and I can't hold them. You have to be pretty flexible to do it. Once you get certain positions, you have to have the core strength to hold those positions. It's a pretty good workout. »
    Steve Blake
  • « If I could be a third of the woman that my mom is and have a third of the strength that she has, then I will have done good by this life. »
    Brittany Murphy
  • « Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength. »
    Billy Graham
  • « Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline simulated fear postulates courage simulated weakness postulates strength. »
    Lao Tzu

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