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   Strength

   /streNG(k)TH/

   

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   • 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRENGTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STRENGTH definition: 1. the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort: 2. the degree to which…. Learn more.

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   STRENGTH definition: 1. the quality of being strong: 2. the power or influence that an organization, country, etc has…. Learn more.

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   Strength definition: the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power. . See examples of STRENGTH used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › strengthstrength noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   The team will be back at full strength (= with all the best players) for the next game. The protesters turned out in strength (= in large numbers). These cuts have left the local police force under strength (= with fewer members than it needs). strong adjective strongly adverb strength noun strengthen verb Idioms

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   Nov 1, 2022 · Strength can be measured based on the amount of weight lifted for a single rep. This is referred to as a one-rep max, or 1RM. Upper-body and lower-body strength are measured separately. Strength tests include the bench press for upper body, the squat for lower body and the deadlift for lower back and leg assessments.

8. www.acefitness.org › resources › pros7 Different Types of Strength and Their Benefits - ACE

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   Jun 29, 2015 · Agile Strength. The ability to decelerate, control and generate muscle force in a multiplanar environment. Traditional strength training focuses on producing a shortening muscle action to move a load through a single plane of motion; however, many tasks require the ability to move a mass through gravity in multiple planes of motion.

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