strong

A1
Pronunciation
/stɹɑŋ/
/stɹɒŋ/
/stɹɔŋ/
Adjective
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

Capable of producing great physical force.

Example Sentences
  • a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong
2 Definition

Capable of withstanding great physical force.

Example Sentences
  • a strong foundation; good strong shoes
3 Definition

(of water, wind, etc.) Having a lot of power.

Example Sentences
  • The man was nearly drowned after a strong undercurrent swept him out to sea.
4 Definition

Determined; unyielding.

Example Sentences
  • He is strong in the face of adversity.
5 Definition

Highly stimulating to the senses.

Example Sentences
  • a strong light; a strong taste
6 Definition

Having an offensive or intense odor or flavor.

Example Sentences
  • a strong smell
7 Definition

Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient.

Example Sentences
  • a strong cup of coffee; a strong medicine
8 Definition

(specifically) Having a high alcoholic content.

Example Sentences
  • a strong drink
9 Definition

(grammar) Inflecting in a different manner than the one called weak, such as Germanic verbs which change vowels.

Example Sentences
  • a strong verb
10 Definition

That completely ionizes into anions and cations in a solution.

Example Sentences
  • a strong acid;  a strong base
11 Definition

Not easily subdued or taken.

Example Sentences
  • a strong position
12 Definition

Having wealth or resources.

Example Sentences
  • a strong economy
13 Definition

Impressive, good.

Example Sentences
  • You're working with troubled youth in your off time? That’s strong!
14 Definition

Having a specified number of people or units.

Example Sentences
  • The enemy's army force was five thousand strong.
15 Definition

(of a disease or symptom) Severe; very bad or intense.

16 Definition

Having a wide range of logical consequences; widely applicable. (Often contrasted with a weak statement which it implies.)

17 Definition

(of an argument) Convincing.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

In a strong manner.