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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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