strong
adjective
- 1
Capable of producing great physical force.
“a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong”
- 2
Capable of withstanding great physical force.
“a strong foundation; good strong shoes”
- 3
(of water, wind, etc.) Having a lot of power.
“The man was nearly drowned after a strong undercurrent swept him out to sea.”
- 4
Determined; unyielding.
“He is strong in the face of adversity.”
- 5
Highly stimulating to the senses.
“a strong light; a strong taste”
- 6
Having an offensive or intense odor or flavor.
“a strong smell”
- 7
Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient.
“a strong cup of coffee; a strong medicine”
- 8
(specifically) Having a high alcoholic content.
“a strong drink”
- 9
(grammar) Inflecting in a different manner than the one called weak, such as Germanic verbs which change vowels.
“a strong verb”
- 10
That completely ionizes into anions and cations in a solution.
“a strong acid; a strong base”
- 11
Not easily subdued or taken.
“a strong position”
- 12
Having wealth or resources.
“a strong economy”
- 13
Impressive, good.
“You're working with troubled youth in your off time? That’s strong!”
- 14
Having a specified number of people or units.
“The enemy's army force was five thousand strong.”
- 15
(of a disease or symptom) Severe; very bad or intense.
- 16
Having a wide range of logical consequences; widely applicable. (Often contrasted with a weak statement which it implies.)
- 17
(of an argument) Convincing.
Synonyms
adverb
- 1
In a strong manner.
Antonyms
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