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

  • (..) No! Stop! I have it, I will give you want. No, Syl! Don't! Lieutenant. Unit is not your strength, it is weakness. We should wait until we are absolutely sure. No, we have to get the crew back, now. Chekov has the coordinates that can lead us to Krall's base, so we go. (..)
    2016 Star Trek Beyond
  • (..) Millions of souls from every Federation world... ...holding hands. It's a perfect target. You are wrong. We have strenght in unity. The strength of others... ... is what has kept me alive. No! Spock! Spock, wake up damn it! I am entirely conscious, doctor. (..)
    2016 Star Trek Beyond