strong

strong

W1S1 [strɔŋ US stro:ŋ] adj comparative stronger superlative strongest

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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 position

12 strong wind/current/tide

13¦(good at something)¦

14¦(taste/smell)¦

15¦(alcohol/drugs etc)¦

16¦(light/colour)¦

17 strong language

18 strong accent

19 strong nose/chin/features

20¦(money)¦

21 600/10,000 etc strong

22 be going strong

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[: 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 argument

9.) ¦(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 position

to 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/tide

wind, 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 petrol

15.) ¦(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 language

speech or writing that contains a lot of swearing

▪ This film is not suitable for children under 12 as it contains strong language.

18.) strong accent

the way that someone pronounces words that shows clearly that they come from a particular area or country

▪ a strong German accent

19.) strong nose/chin/features

a 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 currencies

21.) 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 strong

to 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)

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WORD FOCUS: strong

person: tough, muscular, wiry, powerful

thing: tough, sturdy, durable, rugged, heavy-duty, indestructible, well-made, robust

country/organization: powerful, mighty, influential, dominant

See also: strength, power

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