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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.

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   • 1. strengthless adjective

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   Some common synonyms of strength are energy, force, might, and power. While all these words mean "the ability to exert effort," strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

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   strength. noun. These are words and phrases related to strength. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of strength. Does he have enough strength to lift these weights? She has great strength of character. Synonyms. power. vigor. might. muscles. hardiness. force. brawn. beef. Slang. robustness. puissance.

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   Another way to say Strength? Synonyms for Strength (other words and phrases for Strength).

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   Synonyms for STRENGTH in English: might, muscle, brawn, sinew, brawniness, will, spirit, resolution, resolve, courage, ….

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   Synonyms for STRENGTH: brawn, might, muscle, potence, potency, power, powerfulness, puissance, sinew; Antonyms for STRENGTH: weakness, unpersuasiveness, weak point, debility, delicacy, fragility, frailty, impotency, infirmity.