Strength
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"Right is only in question between equals in power, while the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must." -- Thucydides |
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Strong is a generic adjective pertaining to strength. It is the opposite of weak. Its comparative form is stronger, and the superlative is strongest.
- capable of producing great physical force.
- a big strong man
- Jake was tall and strong.
- capable of withstanding great physical force
- a strong foundation
- good strong shoes
- fast moving water, wind, etc, which has a lot of power.
- The man was nearly drowned after a strong undercurrent swept him out to sea.
- determined, unyielding
- He is strong in the face of adversity.
- highly stimulating to the senses
- a strong light
- a strong taste
- having an offensive or intense odor or flavor
- a strong smell
- having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient
- a strong cup of coffee
- a strong medicine
- having a high alcoholic content
- a strong drink
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