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sturdy

stur·dy

sturdy

 
 
pronunciation:
stuhr di
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: sturdier, sturdiest
definition: strong or solid; hard to break.
Your sturdy shelves will hold these heavy books.
synonyms:
strong
antonyms:
delicate
similar words:
muscular, powerful, stable, tough
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derivations: sturdily (adv.), sturdiness (n.)
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