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

  • (..) Lord Aethelwulf! SOLDIER: There he is! Prince Aethelwulf! (ALL CHEERING) What's your estimation of their strength? Honestly. Who can tell? Between three or four thousand. That's what it looked like to me. We've never seen anything like this before. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: On the Eve Season: 4 Episode 19
  • (..) who had dreams, Father. If you'll forgive me, I have messengers to dispatch. I urge you again to go back to him, my love. He will need the strength and brilliance of your mind. You must forgive him, as he must forgive you. There's no need to remain attached to a (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: On the Eve Season: 4 Episode 19