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

  • (..) anywhere near that doll. Let me take her. Perhaps, if she's stored in a sacred place... it will weaken the demon enough, it won't have the strength to return. Thank you, Father. Of course. Come on, let's get you to bed. Doctor's orders. Oh, no. No, John. I can't. (..)
    2014 Annabelle
  • (..) mixed up after the fire. Here, give her to me. No. You gave her to me as a gift. Like Father Perez said, we should celebrate our strength, right? You sure? Yeah. Yeah. There. She fits right in. Come to Mommy! Come to Mommy! (..)
    2014 Annabelle