Strong

/strɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that is strong or has strength.

He’s known as the strong of the team, able to lift the heaviest weights.

adjective

Having physical strength or power.

She is a strong athlete who can lift heavy weights.

Able to withstand force or pressure; durable.

This material is strong enough to resist extreme temperatures.

Having a powerful or distinct flavor, odor, or effect.

The coffee has a strong taste that wakes you up immediately.

Mentally or emotionally resilient or determined.

He remained strong despite the difficult challenges.

Intense or forceful in a particular way.

She gave a strong performance during the concert.

adverb

In a way that indicates power, intensity, or strength.

The wind blew strongly, knocking over the tree.

Middle English, from Old English 'strang', of Germanic origin.

strong as an ox:

Extremely strong.

strong point:

A particular strength or asset.

strong language:

Forceful or offensive language.

To have a powerful effect or presence.

That performance was so strong!

Used to describe something that is very good or impressive.

His arguments were really strong.