strong

strong · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having the power to move heavy weights or perform physically demanding tasks.

  2. 2.

    Able to withstand force, pressure, or wear.

  3. 3.

    Having a powerful effect on the senses.

  4. 4.

    Firmly held or felt.

  5. 5.

    (of a group) Having a specified number of members.

Related words

Antonyms: feeble, fragile, weak
See also: powerful, strength, weak
Synonyms: intense, powerful, robust, sturdy

Etymology

From Old English strang ("strong, powerful, severe"), from Proto-Germanic strangaz ("strong, severe, tight"), possibly from Proto-Indo-European strenk- ("tight, narrow"). Cognate with German streng ("strict") and Dutch streng ("severe").