Meaning of strong in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /strɔŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    strong

    Definitions

    1. used of syllables or musical beats

    Synonyms

  2. 2. not faint or feeble

    Examples

    • « a strong odor of burning rubber »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. having or wielding force or authority

    Examples

    • « providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons »

    Synonyms

  4. 4. able to withstand attack

    Examples

    • « an impregnable fortress »
    • « fortifications that made the frontier inviolable »

    Synonyms

  5. 5. of good quality and condition

    Examples

    • « solidly built »
    • « a solid foundation »
    • « several substantial timber buildings »

    Synonyms

  6. 6. of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection

    Examples

    • « 'sing' is a strong verb »

    Synonyms

  7. 7. having a high alcoholic content

    Examples

    • « hard liquor »

    Synonyms

  8. 8. freshly made or left

    Examples

    • « a warm trail »
    • « the scent is warm »

    Synonyms

  9. 9. strong and sure

    Examples

    • « a firm grasp »
    • « gave a strong pull on the rope »

    Synonyms

  10. 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

  11. 2. having a strong physiological or chemical effect

    Examples

    • « a potent toxin »
    • « potent liquor »
    • « a potent cup of tea »

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    Antonyms

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