strong


Definition: Meaning of, strong in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / strɒŋ /

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strong stronger strongest
  1. able to lift heavy things/do hard work having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy things, do hard physical work etc
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  2. not easily damaged not easily broken or destroyed
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  3. able to deal with difficulty determined and able to deal with a difficult or upsetting situation
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  4. powerful having a lot of power or influence
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  5. feelings/opinions strong emotions, opinions, beliefs etc are ones that you feel or believe a lot and are very serious about
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  6. affect/influence a strong desire, influence etc affects you very much
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  7. relationship a strong relationship, friendship etc is very loyal and likely to last a long time
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  8. argument/reason etc likely to persuade other people that something is true or the correct thing to do
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  9. likely likely to succeed or happen
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  10. healthy healthy, especially after you have been ill
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  11. be in a strong position also gain a strong position to be in a situation where you have power over other people or are likely to get what you want
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  12. strong wind/current/tide wind, water etc that moves with great force
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  13. good at something very good at something
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  14. taste/smell having a taste or smell that you notice easily
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  15. alcohol/drugs etc having a lot of a substance such as alcohol that gives something its effect
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  16. light/colour bright and easy to see
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  17. strong language speech or writing that contains a lot of swearing
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  18. strong accent the way that someone pronounces words that shows clearly that they come from a particular area or country
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  19. strong nose/chin/features a nose etc that is large and noticeable, especially in an attractive way
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  20. money a strong CURRENCY (= the type of money used in a country) does not easily lose its value compared with other currencies
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  21. 600/10,000 etc strong [only after number] used to give the number of people in a crowd or organization
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  22. be going strong to continue to be active or successful, even after a long time
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strong used in phrases

  • going strong (adjective)
    1. alive, vigorous and doing well
  • strong belief (noun)
    1. an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
  • strong breeze (noun)
    1. wind moving 25-31 knots; 6 on the Beaufort scale
  • strong drink (noun)
    1. an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
  • strong force (noun)
    1. physics the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons
  • strong gale (noun)
    1. wind moving 47-54 knots; 9 on the Beaufort scale
  • strong interaction (noun)
    1. physics the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons
  • strong language (noun)
    1. the use of language considered offensive, obscene or taboo
  • strong point (noun)
    1. an asset of special worth or utility
  • strong suit (noun)
    1. a long suit including high cards
    2. an asset of special worth or utility
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