strong

/strɔŋ/
adjective
  1. Having great physical power or force; able to lift, carry, or push heavy things.
    • A strong wind knocked over the trash cans.
    • My grandmother is still strong enough to walk up the hill every morning.
    • The strong weightlifter easily lifted 200 pounds.
  2. Having a powerful effect on the mind or senses; intense.
    • The coffee was too strong for me, so I added milk.
    • The smell of garlic was very strong in the kitchen.
    • She felt a strong desire to travel the world.
  3. Having a firm character or will; not easily influenced or defeated.
    • You need to be strong to get through difficult times.
    • Her strong sense of justice made her a great leader.
    • He has a strong personality and always speaks his mind.
  4. Well-built, solid, and not likely to break or fail.
    • We need a strong rope to pull the car out of the mud.
    • The bridge is made of strong steel and concrete.
    • Make sure the knot is strong before you hang the hammock.
  5. Having a high level of skill, knowledge, or ability in a particular area.
    • The team has a strong defense this season.
    • His strong points include public speaking and writing.
    • She is strong in mathematics and often helps her classmates.
Antonyms
adverb
  1. In a way that shows physical power or force; powerfully.
    • The river flowed strong after the heavy rain.
    • He hit the ball strong and sent it over the fence.
    • The wind blew strong all night long.
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