stronger
- 01 A2 Elementary
having more physical power, health, or force than someone or something else.
possessing greater physical strength, muscular power, or structural integrity than a comparative subject.
Simple“After months of training at the gym, he felt much stronger than before.”
In context“The new alloy is significantly stronger than traditional steel, allowing for thinner supports in the bridge's construction.”
PitfallHe is more stronger than his brother. He is stronger than his brother.Do not use 'more' with 'stronger'. The '-er' ending already means 'more'.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
having a more noticeable or powerful effect, taste, or smell.
exhibiting a higher degree of intensity, concentration, or sensory impact.
Simple“This coffee has a much stronger taste than the one I usually buy.”
In context“The evidence for the prosecution grew stronger as more witnesses came forward to testify about the events of that night.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
in logic, describing a statement that gives more information or is harder to prove than another.
describing a proposition that entails another without being entailed by it; having more restrictive conditions or greater informative content.
Simple“The claim that all birds fly is stronger than the claim that some birds fly.”
In context“The researcher sought a stronger hypothesis that would not only explain the current data but also predict future anomalies in the system.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'a stronger claim' or 'a stronger condition'.
From Middle English strongere, strengere (“stronger”), from Old English strongra, strengra (“stronger”), from Proto-Germanic strangizô (“stronger”), comparative of Proto-Germanic *strangaz (“strong”), equivalent to strong + -er. More at strong.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.