strong

adjective
UK: /strɒŋ/
US: /strɔːŋ/

  1. Having a lot of physical power; able to lift or carry heavy things.

    1. He is a strong man and can lift that box alone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete has a strong physique, making him perfect for weightlifting. [ ] [ ]

  2. Powerful in terms of influence, effect or intensity.

    1. She has a strong will and always gets what she wants. [ ] [ ]
    2. The medication had a strong effect, so I felt better quickly. [ ] [ ]

  3. Good at something; skillful or competent.

    1. He is strong at math, so he always gets good grades. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team is very strong this year and expects to win the championship. [ ] [ ]

  4. Firmly held or difficult to break.

    1. We need a strong rope to pull the boat to the shore. [ ] [ ]
    2. The castle has strong walls, which helped defend against attacks. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

forceful powerful sturdy tough mighty
strong noun

  1. A fortified place or building.

    1. The castle was a strong against enemy attacks. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their home became a strong during the storm, sheltering many people. [ ] [ ]
strong verb

  1. To provide support or reinforcement.

    1. We need to strong the team with new players. [ ] [ ]
    2. The leader aimed to strong the economy through new policies. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strong" in English means: Having a lot of physical power; able to lift or carry heavy things., Powerful in terms of influence, effect or intensity., Good at something; skillful or competent., Firmly held or difficult to break..

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

Synonyms for "strong": forceful, powerful, sturdy, tough, mighty.

Example usage of "strong": "He is a strong man and can lift that box alone.". More examples on the page.