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

  • (..) Hero's can be made. That's it! - All you need are the right ingredients. - Yeah. - Bravery. - Yes. - Strength. - Of course. - Determination. - Imperative. And a smidgen of DNA. - With that, anyone can be a hero. (..)
    2010 Megamind
  • (..) Metro Man. His heart is an ocean that's inside a bigger ocean. For years he's been watching us Saving us with his super strength, and caring for us with his super heart. Now it's our turn to give something back. This is Roxanne Ritchi reporting live, from the dedication of the Metro Man Museum. (..)
    2010 Megamind