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 do not know, My Lord He's a good fighter.? Only fools mouth make known this kind nonsense. My Lord? but has to do with the fighting strength of nothing! Someone helps him determine he has received support! Exactly. The man got help, Spionier the man out, find out from whom he gets help! (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior
  • (..) Each stone is good for something else, those things are rare. Since I'm really stumped. I feel stronger, This is the stone of strength, My Lord. We need to make our way we have to do much. No question. Come on, my friend. After his glorious victory over the vervvunschenen swords, (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior