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

  • (..) I sincerely hope the Senate makes the right vote so that Alex Murphy's sacrifices. Will not have been in vain. Senator Dreyfuss is my friend he has been my mentor and my strength in times of difficulty on this floor. But despite all that, I work for the state of Ohio and the safety of It's (..)
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