Word
strongest
Phoneticsstrong·est
US/ˈstɹɔŋɡəst/
UK/stɹˈɒŋɡəst/
Definition
adj. having the most power, energy, or physical ability compared to everyone or everything else in a group. You use this to describe the person or thing that wins in a test of power.
adj. possessing the greatest physical power, durability, or intensity within a specific group or set. The superlative form of 'strong'.
Examples
“He is the strongest person in our gym.”
“The strongest candidate for the job has both the right experience and a great attitude.”
“Engineers selected the strongest alloy available to ensure the bridge could withstand the extreme pressure of the mountain winds during the winter season.”
Examples
simple
“He is the strongest person in our gym.”
contextual
“The strongest candidate for the job has both the right experience and a great attitude.”
complex
“Engineers selected the strongest alloy available to ensure the bridge could withstand the extreme pressure of the mountain winds during the winter season.”
Usage
The superlative form of the adjective 'strong'; almost always preceded by the definite article 'the'.
Pitfall
the most strongest
the strongest
One-syllable adjectives form the superlative by adding '-est' — using 'most' as well is a double superlative error.
Etymology
From Middle English strongeste, strengeste (“stronger”), from Old English strongesta, strengesta (“strongest”), from Proto-Germanic strangistô (“stronger”), superlative of Proto-Germanic *strangaz (“strong”). More at strong.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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