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Strength

/stɹɛŋkθ/

The quality or degree of being strong.

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📖 Definitions of "Strength"

noun

1
The quality or degree of being strong.
"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."
2
The intensity of a force or power; potency.
"He had the strength of ten men."
3
The strongest part of something; that on which confidence or reliance is based.
4
A positive attribute.
"We all have our own strengths and weaknesses."

verb

1
To give strength to; to strengthen.

🔄 Synonyms of "Strength"

16 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
potencynoun	(usually of men) Sexual virility: the ability to become erect or achieve orgasm.
intensitynoun	The quality of being intense.
metiernoun	Alternative spelling of métier. [Any activity that is pursued as a trade or profession; a calling.]
durabilitynoun	The ability to last a long time by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.
effectivenessnoun	The property of being effective, of achieving results.
specialtynoun	That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent; bailiwick.
enduringnessnoun	The quality or state of being enduring; lastingness.
forcefulnessnoun	The characteristic or quality of being forceful
specialitynoun	British standard form of specialty. [That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent; bailiwick.]
strong pointnoun	A characteristic or ability at which one particularly excels.
persuasivenessnoun	The capability of a person or argument to convince or persuade someone to accept a desired way of thinking.
long suitnoun	Synonym of strong suit.
lastingnessnoun	The property of lasting; duration, permanence.
military capability	defined by the Australian Defence Force as "the ability to achieve a desired effect in a specific operating environment".p.15, Hinge It is defined by three interdependent factors: combat readiness, sustainable capability and force structure.
forcenoun	Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
fortenoun	A strength or talent; a strong point.

↔️ Antonyms of "Strength"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
weaknessnoun	(uncountable) The condition of being weak.
weak pointnoun	(literal, figurative) Synonym of weakest link.
unpersuasivenessnoun	The quality of being unpersuasive; lack of persuasiveness.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Strength"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
fortenoun	A strength or talent; a strong point.
potencynoun	(usually of men) Sexual virility: the ability to become erect or achieve orgasm.
forcenoun	Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
intensitynoun	The quality of being intense.
forcefulnessnoun	The characteristic or quality of being forceful
strong pointnoun	A characteristic or ability at which one particularly excels.
durabilitynoun	The ability to last a long time by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.
enduringnessnoun	The quality or state of being enduring; lastingness.
persuasivenessnoun	The capability of a person or argument to convince or persuade someone to accept a desired way of thinking.
lastingnessnoun	The property of lasting; duration, permanence.
effectivenessnoun	The property of being effective, of achieving results.
specialtynoun	That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent; bailiwick.
specialitynoun	British standard form of specialty. [That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent; bailiwick.]
metiernoun	Alternative spelling of métier. [Any activity that is pursued as a trade or profession; a calling.]
long suitnoun	Synonym of strong suit.
military capability	defined by the Australian Defence Force as "the ability to achieve a desired effect in a specific operating environment".p.15, Hinge It is defined by three interdependent factors: combat readiness, sustainable capability and force structure.
strongnoun	(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.
strongly	Very much.
puissancenoun	power, might or potency
robust	Evincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy.