Meaning of strong in English

Classifying Adjective
strong
Definitions
1. used of syllables or musical beats
Synonyms
- stressed
2. not faint or feeble
Examples
- « a strong odor of burning rubber »
Synonyms
- intense
3. having or wielding force or authority
Examples
- « providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons »
Synonyms
- powerful
4. able to withstand attack
Examples
- « an impregnable fortress »
- « fortifications that made the frontier inviolable »
Synonyms
- invulnerable
5. of good quality and condition
Examples
- « solidly built »
- « a solid foundation »
- « several substantial timber buildings »
Synonyms
- sound
6. of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection
Examples
- « 'sing' is a strong verb »
Synonyms
- irregular
7. having a high alcoholic content
Examples
- « hard liquor »
Synonyms
- alcoholic
8. freshly made or left
Examples
- « a warm trail »
- « the scent is warm »
Synonyms
- fresh
9. strong and sure
Examples
- « a firm grasp »
- « gave a strong pull on the rope »
Synonyms
- forceful
Qualitative Adjective
strong
Etymology
Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German streng, also to string
Definitions
1. having strength or power greater than average or expected
Examples
- « a strong radio signal »
- « strong medicine »
- « a strong man »
Synonyms
Antonyms
- weak
2. having a strong physiological or chemical effect
Examples
- « a potent toxin »
- « potent liquor »
- « a potent cup of tea »
Synonyms
Antonyms
- impotent

Pronunciation