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

  • (..) MARCUS: What is it that makes us human? It's not something you can program. You can't put it into a chip. It's the strength of the human heart. The difference between us and machines. JOHN: There is a storm on the horizon. A time of hardship and pain. This battle has been won, but the war (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation
  • (..) Come on, Marcus. MARCUS: Kyle. Okay. Signal broadcasting at full strength, sir. -Good. Commence bombing of Skynet. SOLDIER: We have a green light to attack. RESISTANCE MEMBER : This is Bakersfieid. That's a no-go on your last. Out. RESISTANCE MEMBER : (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation