strength

noun
UK: /streŋθ/
US: /streŋθ/

  1. The quality of being physically strong.

    1. He showed his strength by lifting the box. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her strength increased after months of training in the gym every day. [ ] [ ]

  2. The ability to resist force or pressure.

    1. The strength of the rope saved the climber. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bridge's strength was tested to ensure it could withstand earthquakes. [ ] [ ]

  3. A good quality or advantage.

    1. Her strength is her kind personality. [ ] [ ]
    2. One of the company's strengths is its commitment to innovation and excellence. [ ] [ ]

  4. The degree or intensity of something.

    1. I need coffee with extra strength to wake up. [ ] [ ]
    2. The strength of the storm surprised everyone in the coastal town last night. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

power advantage ability force asset might energy
strength transitive-verb

  1. To make stronger.

    1. Exercise can strength your body. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new policies are designed to strength the economy and create jobs. [ ] [ ]

  2. To reinforce or support.

    1. We need to strength our defenses. [ ] [ ]
    2. The alliance aims to strength cooperation between the member states over time. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strength" in English means: The quality of being physically strong., The ability to resist force or pressure., A good quality or advantage., The degree or intensity of something..

The phonetic transcription of "strength" is /streŋθ/ in British English and /streŋθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strength": power, advantage, ability, force, asset, might, energy.

Example usage of "strength": "He showed his strength by lifting the box.". More examples on the page.