Strength - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |streŋθ|  American pronunciation of the word strength
Brit.  |streŋθ|  British pronunciation of the word strength

noun

- the property of being physically or mentally strong
fatigue sapped his strength
- capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war (syn: posture)
we faced an army of great strength
- physical energy or intensity (syn: force, forcefulness)
it was destroyed by the strength of the gale
- an asset of special worth or utility (syn: forte, metier, speciality, specialty)
- the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty (syn: persuasiveness)
the strength of his argument settled the matter
- the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation) (syn: intensity)
they measured the station's signal strength
- capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects (syn: effectiveness, potency)
the strength of the drinks
- the condition of financial success
the strength of the company's stock in recent weeks
- permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force (syn: durability)

Extra examples

I was impressed by his strength.

She's doing exercises to build up the strength in her legs.

Don't work too hard. You need to conserve your strength for tomorrow.

Pull-ups increase upper body strength.

Working on a farm requires a lot of physical strength.

I pray that I'll have the strength to do what I have to do.

His determination shows real strength of character.

Her inner strength is an inspiration to us all.

Our staff was at full strength.

It is now five officers below strength.

She didn't even have the strength to stand up.

I'm trying to build up my strength.

Jo hit him with all her strength.

He never ceased to be amazed by her physical strength.

Jenny didn't have the strength to end the relationship.

Word forms

noun
singular: strength
plural: strengths
Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×