Meaning of strong in English
Classifying Adjective
strongDefinitions
1. used of syllables or musical beatsSynonyms
- 2. not faint or feeble
Examples
- « a strong odor of burning rubber »
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- 3. having or wielding force or authority
Examples
- « providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons »
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- 4. able to withstand attack
Examples
- « an impregnable fortress »
- « fortifications that made the frontier inviolable »
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- 5. of good quality and condition
Examples
- « solidly built »
- « a solid foundation »
- « several substantial timber buildings »
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- 6. of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection
Examples
- « 'sing' is a strong verb »
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- 7. having a high alcoholic content
Examples
- « hard liquor »
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- 8. freshly made or left
Examples
- « a warm trail »
- « the scent is warm »
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- 9. strong and sure
Examples
- « a firm grasp »
- « gave a strong pull on the rope »
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Qualitative Adjective
strongEtymology
Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German streng, also to stringDefinitions
1. having strength or power greater than average or expectedExamples
- « a strong radio signal »
- « strong medicine »
- « a strong man »
Synonyms
- beardown(a)
- beefed-up
- brawny
- hefty
- muscular
- powerful
- sinewy
- bullnecked
- bullocky
- fortified
- hard
- knockout
- severe
- industrial-strength
- weapons-grade
- ironlike
- knock-down(a)
- powerful
- noticeable
- reinforced
- strengthened
- robust
- stiff
- vehement
- virile
- well-knit
- well-set
Antonyms
- 2. having a strong physiological or chemical effect
Examples
- « a potent toxin »
- « potent liquor »
- « a potent cup of tea »
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