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   strength

   /strɛŋ(k)θ/

   noun

   • 1. the quality or state of being physically strong: "cycling can help you build up your strength" Similar powerbrawnbrawninessmusclemuscularityburlinesssturdinessrobustnesstoughnesshardinesslustinessvigourenergyforcemightforcefulnessmightinessinformal:beefwellyliterary:thewthewinessOpposite weaknesspuninessfrailty
   • ▪ the influence or power possessed by a person, organization, or country: "the political and military strength of European governments" Similar powerinfluencedominanceascendancysupremacyleverageinformal:cloutbeefliterary:puissanceOpposite weaknessimpotence
   • ▪ the degree of intensity of a feeling or belief: "the petition demonstrates the strength of feeling against the proposals" Similar intensityvehemenceforceforcefulnessdepthardourfervourviolencedegreelevelrare:fervencyardencyOpposite half-heartedness
   • ▪ the extent to which an argument or case is sound or convincing: "the strength of the argument for property taxation" Similar cogencyforcefulnessforceweightpowerpotencypersuasivenesseffectivenessefficacysoundnessvalidityOpposite weaknessineffectiveness
   • ▪ the potency, intensity, or speed of a force or natural agency: "the wind had markedly increased in strength"
   • ▪ the potential of a hand to win tricks, arising from the number and type of high cards it contains.
   • 2. the capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure: "they were taking no chances with the strength of the retaining wall" Similar robustnesssturdinessfirmnesstoughnesssoundnesssoliditysolidnessdurabilitystabilityimpregnabilityresistanceOpposite weakness
   • ▪ the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with difficult or distressing situations: "many people find strength in religion" Similar fortituderesiliencebackbonespiritstrength of charactertoughness of spiritfirmnesssteadfastnessstrong-mindednessstoicismcouragebraverypluckpluckinesscourageousnessbravenessDunkirk spiritinformal:gutsgritspunkOpposite vulnerability
   • 3. the potency or degree of concentration of a drug, chemical, or drink: "it's double the strength of your average beer"
   • 4. a good or beneficial quality or attribute of a person or thing: "the strengths and weaknesses of their sales and marketing operation" Similar strong pointadvantageassetfortestrong suitlong suitaptitudetalentgiftskillvirtuespecialityspecialtymétierOpposite failingfaultflawlimitation
   • ▪ a person or thing perceived as a source of mental or emotional support: literary "he was my closest friend, my strength and shield" Similar supporttower/pillar of strengthrockmainstayanchor
   • 5. the number of people comprising a group, typically a team or army: "the peacetime strength of the army was 415,000" Similar sizeextentmagnitudelargenessgreatnesscomplement
   • ▪ a number of people required to make such a group complete: "we are now more than 100 officers below strength" Similar sizeextentmagnitudelargenessgreatnesscomplement

   Word Origin Old Englishstrengthu, from the Germanic base of strong.

   Derivatives

   • 1. strengthless adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › strengthStrength Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STRENGTH is the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance. How to use strength in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Strength.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRENGTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of strength in English with different contexts and usage. Find out how to use strength as a noun to describe physical or mental power, a good feature, a number, or a currency value.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › strengthStrength - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Strength is the property of being physically strong (you can do, say, 100 push-ups) or mentally strong (you can calculate percentages in your head while people are shouting at you). Strength has several shades of meaning.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionstrength noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   • [uncountable, singular] the quality of being physically strong. He pushed against the rock with all his strength. It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again.
   • [uncountable] the ability that something has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged. the strength of a rope. The panels are reinforced with steel for extra strength.
   • [uncountable, singular] the quality of being brave and determined in a difficult situation. During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith.
   • [uncountable] the power and influence that somebody/something has. Political power depends upon economic strength. Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › strengthStrength - definition of strength by The Free Dictionary

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   Strength is the state or quality of being strong, resistant, or effective. Find out the different meanings, usage notes, and related words of strength in various contexts and domains.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › strengthSTRENGTH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word strength, such as physical or mental power, confidence, influence, or intensity. Find synonyms, examples, and related expressions for strength.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › strengthSTRENGTH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of strength as a noun in English, with different senses and usage examples. Find out how to use strength in idioms, phrases and expressions.