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- strongW1S1 [strɔŋ US stro:ŋ] adj comparative stronger superlative strongest▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1¦(able to lift heavy things/do hard work)¦2¦(not easily damaged)¦3¦(able to deal with difficulty)¦4¦(powerful)¦5¦(feelings/opinions)¦6¦(affect/influence)¦7¦(relationship)¦8¦(argument/reason etc)¦9¦(likely )¦10¦(healthy)¦11 be in a strong position12 strong wind/current/tide13¦(good at something)¦14¦(taste/smell)¦15¦(alcohol/drugs etc)¦16¦(light/colour)¦17 strong language18 strong accent19 strong nose/chin/features20¦(money)¦21 600/10,000 etc strong22 be going strong▬▬▬▬▬▬▬[: Old English; Origin: strang]1.) ¦(ABLE TO LIFT HEAVY THINGS/DO HARD WORK)¦having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy things, do hard physical work etc▪ He was a big strong man.▪ Jack was tall and strong.strong hands/arms/muscles etc▪ He picked her up in his big strong arms.▪ I'm not strong enough to fight him.2.) ¦(NOT EASILY DAMAGED)¦not easily broken or destroyed▪ good strong shoes▪ The locks on the doors were solid and strong.3.) ¦(ABLE TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULTY)¦determined and able to deal with a difficult or upsetting situation▪ I am not strong enough to take insults and hatred.▪ Laura had a strong character.4.) ¦(POWERFUL)¦having a lot of power or influence▪ The Fifth French Republic was established with a strong president in 1958.▪ a strong national army▪ Our party is the strongest as we come up to the election.5.) ¦(FEELINGS/OPINIONS)¦strong emotions, opinions, beliefs etc are ones that you feel or believe a lot and are very serious about▪ He had a strong sense of responsibility to his vocation of preaching.▪ There has been strong support for the strike.▪ The proposal has met with strong opposition from local people.strong feelings/views/opinions▪ Many people have strong feelings about the issue.6.) ¦(AFFECT/INFLUENCE)¦a strong desire, influence etc affects you very much▪ He had a strong desire for power.▪ Such feelings may have a strong influence over your decisions.▪ The temptation is very strong.7.) ¦(RELATIONSHIP)¦a strong relationship, friendship etc is very loyal and likely to last a long time▪ He maintained strong links with the world of the deaf.▪ She still has a strong relationship with her mother.▪ I have a strong commitment to the quality of teaching.8.) ¦(ARGUMENT/REASON ETC)¦likely to persuade other people that something is true or the correct thing to do▪ There is a strong case for an energy conservation programme.▪ They need strong evidence to secure a conviction.▪ a strong argument9.) ¦(LIKELY )¦likely to succeed or happen▪ She's a strong candidate for the party leadership.strong possibility/chance/probability▪ A year ago, there was a strong possibility that he wouldn't live.10.)¦(HEALTHY)¦healthy, especially after you have been ill▪ I don't think her heart is very strong.▪ You've been blessed with a strong constitution (=you are healthy and do not easily become ill) .11.) be in a strong position also gain a strong positionto be in a situation where you have power over other people or are likely to get what you want▪ The company have gained a strong position in the cheese market.12.) strong wind/current/tidewind, water etc that moves with great force▪ A strong wind was blowing across the lake.13.) ¦(GOOD AT SOMETHING)¦very good at something▪ His writing was strong on description.▪ We beat a team that was much stronger than ourselves.be sb's strong point/suit(=the thing that someone is especially good at)▪ Tact never was my strong point.14.) ¦(TASTE/SMELL)¦having a taste or smell that you notice easily▪ strong coffee▪ This cheese has a very strong flavour.▪ a strong smell of petrol15.) ¦(ALCOHOL/DRUGS ETC)¦having a lot of a substance such as alcohol that gives something its effect▪ extra strong beer▪ strong pain killers▪ I haven't touched strong drink (=alcoholic drinks) for years.16.) ¦(LIGHT/COLOUR)¦bright and easy to see▪ The light was not very strong.17.) strong languagespeech or writing that contains a lot of swearing▪ This film is not suitable for children under 12 as it contains strong language.18.) strong accentthe way that someone pronounces words that shows clearly that they come from a particular area or country▪ a strong German accent19.) strong nose/chin/featuresa nose etc that is large and noticeable, especially in an attractive way▪ She has the same strong features as her mother.20.)¦(MONEY)¦a strong ↑currency (=the type of money used in a country) does not easily lose its value compared with other currencies21.) 600/10,000 etc strong [only after number]used to give the number of people in a crowd or organization▪ the company's 2,200 strong workforce▪ The crowd was 10,000 strong.22.) be going strongto continue to be active or successful, even after a long time▪ He celebrated his ninetieth birthday this month and is still going strong .→come on strong at come on(10)▬▬▬▬▬▬▬WORD FOCUS: strongperson: tough, muscular, wiry, powerfulthing: tough, sturdy, durable, rugged, heavy-duty, indestructible, well-made, robustcountry/organization: powerful, mighty, influential, dominantSee also: strength, power▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.