strong

A2 · Elementary

adj. not easily broken or damaged.

adj. capable of withstanding great physical force or pressure without breaking.

“You need a strong rope to tie the boat to the dock.”

“The bridge was built with strong steel beams designed to endure the most extreme weather conditions.”

A2 · Elementary

adj. very powerful or easy to notice, like a smell, a feeling, or a light.

adj. highly stimulating to the senses or having a high concentration of an active ingredient.

“The coffee was so strong that I had to add some milk.”

“A strong scent of pine needles filled the air as we walked deeper into the forest.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. having a firm personality or not changing your mind easily.

adj. showing determination, willpower, or resilience in the face of difficulty.

“She has a strong personality and always says what she thinks.”

“Despite the criticism, the leader remained strong in her conviction that the new policy would benefit the community.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Logic Academic

adj. easy to believe because it is based on good reasons.

adj. logically sound and convincing.

Español:fuerte

“The lawyer made a strong argument for why the man was innocent.”

“The researchers presented strong evidence suggesting a direct correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.”

C1 · Advanced Grammar Technical

adj. used to describe verbs that change their middle sound to show the past, like 'sing' becoming 'sang'.

adj. denoting a class of verbs that form the past tense by a change in the root vowel rather than by adding a suffix.

“'Speak' is a strong verb because its past tense is 'spoke'.”

“In Germanic linguistics, strong verbs are distinguished by their use of ablaut to indicate tense changes.”

C1 · Advanced Science Technical

adj. used to describe a chemical that breaks apart completely when mixed with water.

adj. referring to an acid or base that completely ionizes in an aqueous solution.

“Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid that can burn your skin.”

“The experiment required a strong electrolyte to ensure maximum conductivity within the solution.”

C1 · Advanced American English · Slang

adj. very good or impressive.

adj. denoting something that is of high quality or impressively executed.

“That was a strong performance by the lead singer.”

“The team's effort in the final quarter was truly strong, securing their place in the championships.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having a specific number of people in a group.

adj. having a specified numerical strength or population.

“The protest was ten thousand strong by the time it reached the city center.”

“The enemy force, estimated to be five thousand strong, occupied the ridge overlooking the valley.”

B1 · Intermediate

adv. in a powerful or determined way.

adv. with great force, intensity, or determination.

“The business is still going strong after fifty years.”

“The marathon runner started to tire, but she managed to finish strong in the final mile.”