Strong

/stษนษ‘ล‹/

The meaning and definition of Strong, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Capable of producing great physical force.
    โ€œa big strong man; Jake was tall and strongโ€
  2. Capable of withstanding great physical force.
    โ€œa strong foundation; good strong shoesโ€
adverb
  1. In a strong manner.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms derf forceful powerful durable sturdy tough
Antonyms forceless weak fragile regular diluted impotent

Origin

From Middle English strong, from Old English strang.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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