strong
/strɔŋ/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
adverb
- 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.