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strongest

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈstɹɔŋɡəst// UK //stɹˈɒŋɡəst// strong·est

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'.


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.

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Origin

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.

Usage

The superlative form of the adjective 'strong'; almost always preceded by the definite article 'the'.

Pitfall

the most strongestthe strongestOne-syllable adjectives form the superlative by adding '-est' — using 'most' as well is a double superlative error.

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