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

  • (..) Someone I could easily liaison with. Well, I was hoping that you would be on my cabinet, in some capacity. I'll be operating out of the region. It's where my strength lies. There are better people who can take it from here, advise you on the home front. And Ms. Harvey, LeAnn, we need to move you. (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13