strong
- 01 A1 Beginner
adj.having a lot of physical power or muscle.
adj.possessing great physical power or muscular force.
Simple“He is strong enough to lift the heavy sofa by himself.”
In context“The athlete's strong physique is the result of years of disciplined weightlifting and a strict nutritional regimen.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
adj.not easily broken or damaged.
adj.capable of withstanding great physical force or pressure without breaking.
Simple“You need a strong rope to tie the boat to the dock.”
In context“The bridge was built with strong steel beams designed to endure the most extreme weather conditions.”
- 03 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.
Simple“The coffee was so strong that I had to add some milk.”
In context“A strong scent of pine needles filled the air as we walked deeper into the forest.”
Synonyms - 04 B1 Intermediate
adj.having a firm personality or not changing your mind easily.
adj.showing determination, willpower, or resilience in the face of difficulty.
Simple“She has a strong personality and always says what she thinks.”
In context“Despite the criticism, the leader remained strong in her conviction that the new policy would benefit the community.”
SynonymsAntonymsindecisiveweak willed - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.easy to believe because it is based on good reasons.
adj.logically sound and convincing.
Simple“The lawyer made a strong argument for why the man was innocent.”
In context“The researchers presented strong evidence suggesting a direct correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.”
SynonymsAntonymsunconvincingflawed - 06 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“'Speak' is a strong verb because its past tense is 'spoke'.”
In context“In Germanic linguistics, strong verbs are distinguished by their use of ablaut to indicate tense changes.”
- 07 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid that can burn your skin.”
In context“The experiment required a strong electrolyte to ensure maximum conductivity within the solution.”
Antonyms - 08 C1 Advanced
adj.very good or impressive.
adj.denoting something that is of high quality or impressively executed.
Simple“That was a strong performance by the lead singer.”
In context“The team's effort in the final quarter was truly strong, securing their place in the championships.”
Synonyms - 09 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having a specific number of people in a group.
adj.having a specified numerical strength or population.
Simple“The protest was ten thousand strong by the time it reached the city center.”
In context“The enemy force, estimated to be five thousand strong, occupied the ridge overlooking the valley.”
UsageAlways follows the number it describes.
- 10 B1 Intermediate
adv.in a powerful or determined way.
adv.with great force, intensity, or determination.
Simple“The business is still going strong after fifty years.”
In context“The marathon runner started to tire, but she managed to finish strong in the final mile.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'finish strong' or 'going strong'.
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage strong winds · strong enough · strong evidence