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strong
- pronunciation:
- strawng
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
stronger, strongest |
| definition 1: |
having or showing great physical power or strength.
The strong man lifted the heavy log.- synonyms:
- forceful, mighty, sturdy
- antonyms:
- feeble, flimsy, frail, puny, sickly, weak
- similar words:
- husky, muscular, robust, solid, stout
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| definition 2: |
having power of mind or character.
He gave a strong objection to the ruling of the court.He has a strong belief that life is sacred.- synonyms:
- determined, tough
- antonyms:
- cowardly
- similar words:
- courageous, hardy, steadfast, stern
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| definition 3: |
showing great movement, force, or energy.
A strong wind blew the old barn down.- synonyms:
- forceful, powerful
- antonyms:
- soft, weak
- similar words:
- brisk, dynamic, energetic, fierce, intense, mighty, severe, tremendous, violent
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| definition 4: |
having a bad or powerful taste or smell.
I hate the strong smell of your feet.Just put a thin slice of cheese on your cracker, because it's very strong.- synonyms:
- pungent, sharp
- antonyms:
- delicate, mild
- similar words:
- rank, tasty
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| related words: |
able, burly, durable, fit, hearty, high, sharp, terrible, tough, vivid, well |
| derivations: |
strongish (adj.), strongly (adv.), strongness (n.) |
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