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   strength

   /strɛŋ(k)θ/

   noun

   • 1. the quality or state of being physically strong: "cycling can help you build up your strength" Similar powerbrawnbrawninessmusclemuscularityburlinesssturdinessrobustnesstoughnesshardinesslustinessvigourenergyforcemightforcefulnessmightinessinformal:beefwellyliterary:thewthewinessOpposite weaknesspuninessfrailty
   • ▪ the influence or power possessed by a person, organization, or country: "the political and military strength of European governments" Similar powerinfluencedominanceascendancysupremacyleverageinformal:cloutbeefliterary:puissanceOpposite weaknessimpotence
   • ▪ the degree of intensity of a feeling or belief: "the petition demonstrates the strength of feeling against the proposals" Similar intensityvehemenceforceforcefulnessdepthardourfervourviolencedegreelevelrare:fervencyardencyOpposite half-heartedness
   • ▪ the extent to which an argument or case is sound or convincing: "the strength of the argument for property taxation" Similar cogencyforcefulnessforceweightpowerpotencypersuasivenesseffectivenessefficacysoundnessvalidityOpposite weaknessineffectiveness
   • ▪ the potency, intensity, or speed of a force or natural agency: "the wind had markedly increased in strength"
   • ▪ the potential of a hand to win tricks, arising from the number and type of high cards it contains.
   • 2. the capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure: "they were taking no chances with the strength of the retaining wall" Similar robustnesssturdinessfirmnesstoughnesssoundnesssoliditysolidnessdurabilitystabilityimpregnabilityresistanceOpposite weakness
   • ▪ the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with difficult or distressing situations: "many people find strength in religion" Similar fortituderesiliencebackbonespiritstrength of charactertoughness of spiritfirmnesssteadfastnessstrong-mindednessstoicismcouragebraverypluckpluckinesscourageousnessbravenessDunkirk spiritinformal:gutsgritspunkOpposite vulnerability
   • 3. the potency or degree of concentration of a drug, chemical, or drink: "it's double the strength of your average beer"
   • 4. a good or beneficial quality or attribute of a person or thing: "the strengths and weaknesses of their sales and marketing operation" Similar strong pointadvantageassetfortestrong suitlong suitaptitudetalentgiftskillvirtuespecialityspecialtymétierOpposite failingfaultflawlimitation
   • ▪ a person or thing perceived as a source of mental or emotional support: literary "he was my closest friend, my strength and shield" Similar supporttower/pillar of strengthrockmainstayanchor
   • 5. the number of people comprising a group, typically a team or army: "the peacetime strength of the army was 415,000" Similar sizeextentmagnitudelargenessgreatnesscomplement
   • ▪ a number of people required to make such a group complete: "we are now more than 100 officers below strength" Similar sizeextentmagnitudelargenessgreatnesscomplement

   Word Origin Old Englishstrengthu, from the Germanic base of strong.

   Derivatives

   • 1. strengthless adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › strengthStrength Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STRENGTH is the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance. How to use strength in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Strength.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRENGTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort: She had the strength and stamina to take the lead and win the gold medal. Admitting you've made a mistake is a sign of strength, not weakness. He showed great strength of character when he refused to accept the bribes.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › strengthStrength - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Strength is the property of being physically strong (you can do, say, 100 push-ups) or mentally strong (you can calculate percentages in your head while people are shouting at you).

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRENGTH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The strength of a person, organization, or country is the power or influence that they have. America values its economic leadership, and the political and military strength that goes with it. He urged followers to mass for a decisive show of strength the next day.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › strengthStrength - definition of strength by The Free Dictionary

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   strength. (strĕngkth, strĕngth, strĕnth) n. 1. The state or quality of being strong; physical power or capacity: the strength needed to lift a box. 2. The capacity to resist attack; impregnability: the strength of the ship's armor. 3. The capacity to resist strain or stress; durability: the strength of the cables. 4.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstrength noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of strength noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › strengthStrength Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Strength Definition. The state or quality of being strong; force; power; vigor. The power to resist attack; impregnability. The power to resist strain, stress, etc.; toughness; durability. Legal, moral, or intellectual force or effectiveness. Capacity for producing a reaction or effect.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionstrength noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a person that you can rely on to help, protect, and comfort you when you are in trouble. See strength in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: strength. Definition of strength noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTRENGTH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    the quality of being brave or determined in difficult situations: I think she showed great strength of character. He has a great deal of inner strength. strength noun (GOOD QUALITIES) a good quality or ability that makes someone or something effective: We all have our strengths and weaknesses.

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › strengthstrength - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    the ability to withstand or exert great force, stress, or pressure. something that is regarded as being beneficial or a source of power: their chief strength is technology. potency, as of a drink, drug, etc. power to convince; cogency: the strength of an argument.