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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. 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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › strengthSTRENGTH | 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:

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › strengthSTRENGTH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power. mental power, force, or vigor. moral power, firmness, or courage. power by reason of influence, authority, resources, numbers, etc. number, as of personnel or ships in a force or body: a regiment with a strength of 3000.

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

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   [countable] a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. the strengths and weaknesses of an argument The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy. of natural force.

6. www.livestrong.com › article › 115549-defineThe Differences Between Strength, Power and Endurance ...

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   Nov 1, 2022 · Strength and power are two types of muscular abilities that are sometimes used interchangeably. But though they're similar, there are distinctions when you say someone is strong versus powerful. Strength is the ability to move heavy weight and power is the ability to move weight with speed. Video of the Day.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › strengthstrength - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor. mental power, force, or vigor. moral power, firmness, or courage. power by reason of influence, authority, resources, numbers, etc. Military number, as of personnel or ships in a force or body: a regiment with a strength of 3000.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › strength_nstrength, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun strength mean? There are 48 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun strength , ten of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.