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

  • (..) But we still have time. Time enough to counter Sauron if we act quickIy. Time? What time do you think we have? Sauron has regained much of his former strength. He cannot yet take physical form... ...but his spirit has lost none of its potency. His gaze pierces cloud,shadow,earth and flesh. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • (..) ...nine rings were gifted to the race of Men... ... who,above all else,desire power. Middle Earth For within these rings was bound the strength and will to govern each race. But they were all of them deceived. For another ring was made. In the land of Mordor,in the fires of Mount Doom... (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring