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   Strength

   /streNG(k)TH/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality or state of being physically strong: "cycling can help you build up your strength" Similar powerbrawnbrawninessmusclemuscularityburlinesssturdinessrobustnesstoughnesshardinesslustinessvigorenergyforcemightforcefulnessmightinessinformal:beefwellyliterary:thewthewinessOpposite weaknesspuninessfrailty
   • ▪ the influence or power possessed by a person, organization, or country: "the political and military strength of European governments" Similar powerinfluencedominanceascendancysupremacyleverageinformal:cloutbeefliterary:puissanceOpposite weaknessimpotence
   • ▪ the degree of intensity of a feeling or belief: "the petition demonstrates the strength of feeling against the proposals" Similar intensityvehemenceforceforcefulnessdepthardorfervorviolencedegreelevelrare:fervencyardencyOpposite half-heartedness
   • ▪ the cogency of an argument or case: "the strength of the argument for property taxation" Similar cogencyforcefulnessforceweightpowerpotencypersuasivenesseffectivenessefficacysoundnessvalidityOpposite weaknessineffectiveness
   • ▪ the potency, intensity, or speed of a force or natural agency: "the wind had markedly increased in strength"
   • 2. the capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure: "they were taking no chances with the strength of the retaining wall" Similar robustnesssturdinessfirmnesstoughnesssoundnesssoliditysolidnessdurabilitystabilityimpregnabilityresistanceOpposite weakness
   • ▪ the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with situations or events that are distressing or difficult: "many people find strength in religion" Similar fortituderesiliencebackbonespiritstrength of charactertoughness of spiritfirmnesssteadfastnessstrong-mindednessstoicismcouragebraverypluckpluckinesscourageousnessbravenessDunkirk spiritinformal:gutsgritspunkOpposite vulnerability
   • 3. the potency or degree of concentration of a drug, chemical, or drink: "it's double the strength of your average beer"
   • 4. a good or beneficial quality or attribute of a person or thing: "the strengths and weaknesses of their sales and marketing operation" Similar strong pointadvantageassetfortestrong suitlong suitaptitudetalentgiftskillvirtuespecialityspecialtymétierOpposite failingfaultflawlimitation
   • ▪ a person or thing perceived as a source of mental or emotional support: literary "he was my closest friend, my strength and shield" Similar supporttower/pillar of strengthrockmainstayanchor
   • 5. the number of people comprising a group, typically a team or army: "the peacetime strength of the army was 415,000" Similar sizeextentmagnitudelargenessgreatnesscomplement
   • ▪ the number of people required to make a group complete: "we are now more than 100 officers below strength" Similar sizeextentmagnitudelargenessgreatnesscomplement

   Word Origin Old Englishstrengthu, from the Germanic base of strong.

   Derivatives

   • 1. strengthless adjective

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › strengthStrength - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Strength is the property of being physically strong (you can do, say, 100 push-ups) or mentally strong (you can calculate percentages in your head while people are shouting at you). Strength has several shades of meaning. The strength of something can be the measure of how much force or pressure it can withstand over time (like a flood wall).

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstrength noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of strength noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRENGTH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · SYNONYMY NOTE: strength refers to the inherent capacity to act upon or affect something, to endure, to resist, etc. [the strength to lift something, tensile strength]; power, somewhat more general, applies to the ability, latent or exerted, physical or mental, to do something [the power of the press, of a machine, etc.]; force usually suggests ...

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › strengthStrength - definition of strength by The Free Dictionary

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   strength. (strĕngkth, strĕngth, strĕnth) n. 1. The state or quality of being strong; physical power or capacity: the strength needed to lift a box. 2. The capacity to resist attack; impregnability: the strength of the ship's armor. 3. The capacity to resist strain or stress; durability: the strength of the cables. 4.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTRENGTH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a good quality or ability that makes someone or something effective: We all have our strengths and weaknesses. The great strength of this arrangement is its simplicity. strength noun (STRONG FEELING) how strong a feeling or opinion is: There is great strength of feeling against tax increases. strength noun (VALUE) the value of a country's money:

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › strongStrong Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : having or marked by great physical power. 2. : having moral or intellectual power. 3. : having great resources (as of wealth or talent) 4. : of a specified number. an army ten thousand strong. 5. a. : striking or superior of its kind. a strong resemblance. b.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › strengthStrength Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of STRENGTH. 1. [noncount] : the quality or state of being physically strong. I don't have enough strength [=I'm not strong enough] to lift the box by myself. I was impressed by his strength. She's doing exercises to build up the strength in her legs. [+] more examples. 2.