strength

Definition

  • noun: the quality or state of being physically strong
  • noun: the quality or state of being strong
  • used to describe how strong or deeply held an emotion or opinion is
  • synonyms: brawniness, support, stoutness

Examples

  • Now that the quarterback has recovered from his injury, this week the team will be functioning 'at full strength' again. [=the team will have all its players again]

  • We are negotiating from a 'position of strength'. [=from a strong position; from a position that gives us an advantage]

  • He didn't mean to knock you down; he just 'doesn't know his own strength'. [=doesn't realize how strong he really is]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ''Titanic'' ? Was it you, Bruce ? Yes, actually. l wanted to convey sheer size, and the size means stability,... ..luxury, and, above all, strength. Do you know of Dr Freud, Mr lsmay ? His ideas about male preoccupation with size might interest you. - What's gotten into you ? - Excuse me. (..)
    1997 Titanic