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   strong

   /strɒŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks: "she cut through the water with her strong arms" Similar powerfulmuscularbrawnywell builtpowerfully builtstrappingsturdyheftyburlymeatyrobustfitathleticvigoroustoughruggedstalwartstaunchmightyhardylustyHerculeanstrong as an ox/horse/lioninformal:beefyhunkyhuskyrippedshreddedbuffjackedOpposite weakpuny
   • ▪ able to perform a specified action well and powerfully: "he was not a strong swimmer"
   • ▪ exerting great force: "a strong current" Similar forcefulpowerfulvigorousfierceintenseextremeOpposite gentle
   • ▪ powerful and difficult to resist or defeat: "a strong leader"
   • ▪ (of an argument or case) likely to succeed because of sound reasoning or convincing evidence: "there is a strong argument for decentralization" Similar compellingcogentforcefulpowerfulpotentweightyconvincingplausibleeffectiveefficacioussoundvalidwell foundedtellingimpressivepersuasiveinfluentialauthoritativeOpposite weakunconvincing
   • ▪ powerfully affecting the mind, senses, or emotions: "his imagery made a strong impression on the critics" Similar intenseforcefulvehementpassionateardentferventfervidprofounddeep-seatedconsumingextremeacutefierceliterary:perfervidpassional
   • ▪ (of language or actions) forceful and extreme, especially excessively or unacceptably so: "the government were urged to take strong measures against the perpetrators of violence" Similar firmforcefulseverestrictdrasticextremedraconian
   • 2. able to withstand force, pressure, or wear: "cotton is strong, hard-wearing, and easy to handle" Similar securewell builtindestructiblewell fortifiedwell defendedwell protectedimpregnableimpenetrableinviolableunassailablefortress-likesoliddurablehard-wearingheavy-dutytoughsturdywell madesubstantialsolidruggedresistantresilientimperishableindestructiblelong-lastingenduringOpposite weak
   • ▪ not easily affected by disease or hardship: "despite his strong constitution, constant worry and exposure to the elements had worn him down" Similar wellhealthyin good healthfitfighting fitrobustvigorousbloomingthrivingbursting with healthin rude healthhalehale and heartyheartyin good shapein excellent shapein good conditionin good trimin fine fettlesoundsound in body and limbinformal:in the pinkfit as a fiddlein tip-top conditionOpposite frail
   • ▪ not easily disturbed, upset, or affected: "driving on these motorways requires strong nerves" Similar forcefuldeterminedspiriteddynamicself-assertivetoughtenacioushigh-poweredformidableaggressiveredoubtablezealousfirmresolutestrong-mindedinformal:gutsyfeistyOpposite weak
   • ▪ firmly held or established: "he was a man of strong, though unconventional, religious beliefs" Similar keeneagerdeepacutededicatedpassionateferventzealouskeeneagerenthusiasticearnestdedicatedstaunchloyalsteadfastpassionatefiercefervent
   • ▪ (of a market) having steadily high or rising prices.
   • 3. very intense: "a strong smell" Similar intensedeeprichwarmbrightbrilliantvividstrikingcolourfulgraphicbrightbrilliantintenseradiantgleamingdazzlingglaringOpposite pale
   • ▪ (of something seen or heard) not soft or muted; clear or prominent: "she should wear strong colours" Similar loudpowerfulforcefullustystentorianresonantsonorousorotundfullrichdeepboomingpenetratingcarryingclearstridentinformal:fruityrare:canorousOpposite quietweak
   • ▪ (of food or its flavour) distinctive and pungent: "strong cheese" Similar highly flavouredstrongly flavouredflavourfulflavoursomesavourypungentaromaticpiquanttangysharpbitingzestyspicyhotrare:flavoroussapidOpposite mild
   • ▪ (of a solution or drink) containing a large proportion of a particular substance; concentrated: "a cup of strong coffee" Similar concentratedundilutedhighly flavouredalcoholicintoxicatinginebriatinghardheadypotentstiffspirituousvinousintoxicantOpposite weakmildnon-alcoholicsoft
   • ▪ (of an acid or base) fully ionized into cations and anions in solution; having (respectively) a very low or a very high pH.
   • 4. used after a number to indicate the size of a group: "a hostile crowd several thousands strong"
   • 5. denoting a class of verbs in Germanic languages that form the past tense and past participle by a change of vowel within the stem rather than by addition of a suffix (e.g. swim, swam, swum).
   • 6. relating to or denoting the strongest of the known kinds of force between particles, which acts between nucleons and other hadrons when closer than about 10−13 cm (so binding protons in a nucleus despite the repulsion due to their charge), and which conserves strangeness, parity, and isospin.

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German streng, also to string.

   Derivatives

   • 1. strongish adjective

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2. www.geeksforgeeks.org › what-is-the-differenceWhat is the difference between a strong AI and a weak AI?

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   Jun 28, 2024 · General Intelligence: Strong AI can understand, learn, and apply knowledge in different contexts, much like human intelligence. Consciousness and Self-Awareness: It possesses self-awareness and consciousness, allowing it to understand and reflect on its existence. Autonomy: Strong AI can operate independently, make decisions, and solve problems ...

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   5 days ago · 1) You don’t seek validation. If you have a strong personality, you don’t constantly need approval or validation from others to feel good about yourself. You’re comfortable in your own skin and confident about who you are. Your sense of self-worth doesn’t hinge on the opinions of others.

4. www.believeinmind.com › what-makes-a-person-strongWhat Makes a Person Strong: The Answer Might Surprise You

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   Jul 10, 2024 · What Makes a Person Strong: The Answer Might Surprise You. Mentally strong individuals tend to possess traits such as self-awareness, emotional maturity, and the ability to face reality and deal with challenges directly. They are proactive, rather than passive or reactive, and maintain a healthy self-esteem without relying on external validation.

5. www.psychmechanics.com › strong-willed-personality10 Strong-willed personality traits - PsychMechanics

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   Jul 6, 2024 · Strong-willed people take full responsibility for their dreams and goals. They tend to have an internal locus of control, i.e., they don’t blame external factors like the government or the economy. They take charge of their own lives. 8. Intentionality. Intentionality is the opposite of impulsivity.

6. www.ccl.org › articles › leading-effectively-articlesThe 12 Characteristics of a Good Leader | CCL

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Communication. Learning Agility. Collaboration. Influence. Integrity. Courage. Gratitude. Resilience. TIP: Download an action guide & summary of these essential characteristics of a good leader in PDF format to keep this list of leadership qualities at your fingertips as a reminder.

7. 7esl.com › strong-adjectivesList of Strong Adjectives in English • 7ESL

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   Jul 11, 2024 · Strong adjectives can be powerful tools to have in your language arsenal. They help you describe something more intensely compared to normal adjectives, which are great for simpler descriptions. This reference provides essential information to English learners about what strong adjectives are and lists common strong adjectives with their meanings.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › strong-willedStrong-willed Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   strong-willed: [adjective] very determined to do something even if other people say it should not be done.