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strong

/stɹɑŋ/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Having great physical power, density, or force.

    - "The strong man lifted the heavy stone."
    - "The strong current of the river was dangerous."
    - "He was a strong swimmer."
  • adjective

    Firm or solid.

    - "The strong foundation of the building."
    - "The strong walls of the castle."
    - "A strong argument."
  • adjective

    Mentally or morally powerful.

    - "She was a strong-willed woman."
    - "He showed great strength of character."
    - "The strong leadership of the company inspired its employees."
Pronunciation
  1. /stɹɒŋ/



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  2. /stɹɔŋ/



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Antonyms

forceless , weak , fragile , weak , regular , weak , diluted , impotent , weak , weak , forcelessly , powerlessly , weakly
Synonyms

derf , forceful , powerful , durable , sturdy , tough , ardent , determined , swith , unyielding , zealous , irregular , hard , concentrated , potent , rank , extreme , intense , impregnable , inviolable , secure , unassailable , unattackable , forcefully , powerfully , strongly , vigorously
Rhymes
Words rhyming with strong
mong , long , strong , wrong , throng , belong , cling , sung , stong , throng , gong
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. strong (en) : adjective: having great physical power, density, or force; firm or solid; mentally or morally powerful

  2. strong (en) : verb: make (a material or structure) firm or solid by making it denser or tighter

  3. strong (en) : noun: a strong person or animal

Variants
List of all variants of strong that leads to same result
strong , stronger , strongest , strongish , going strong , strong anthropic principle , strong anthropic principles , strong-arm , strong-armed , strong-arming , strong-arms , strong breeze , strong breezes , strong drink , strong drinks , strong force , strong forces , strong interaction , strong nuclear force , strong gale , strong gales , strong-minded , strong-mindedly , strong-mindedness , strong-mindednesses
Forms
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stronger, strongest, strongs, strongs'

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English stræng 'strong, firm, tight, stretched'; related to strengan 'to tighten, draw taut'.

Trivia
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  1. The strongest material known to man is carbon nanotubes, which are 50 times stronger than steel.

  2. The strongest muscle in the human body is the masseter, which is used for chewing.

  3. The strongest animal in the world is the elephant, which can crush a car with its trunk.

Related Concepts
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  1. power: The ability to do work or cause change. Power can be physical, mental, or emotional.

  2. strength: The ability to withstand or overcome adversity. Strength can be physical, mental, or emotional.

  3. resilience: The ability to recover quickly from difficult conditions. Resilience can be physical, mental, or emotional.

Culture
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The word 'strong' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to represent power, determination, and resilience. In literature, strong characters often overcome great adversity and inspire readers with their strength of will. In art, the concept of strength is often depicted through powerful imagery, such as a mighty oak tree or a muscular hero. In music, strong beats and rhythms can evoke a sense of power and energy.

How to Memorize "strong"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a strong person lifting a heavy weight or a strong tree standing tall in the wind.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'strong' with words like 'powerful,' 'firm,' and 'resilient.'

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Sally Rides A Strong Horse' to remember the definition of strong as 'having great physical power, density, or force'.

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