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strength

[strengkth, strength, strenth] / strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ /
NOUN
stamina, mental or physical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clout courage durability energy firmness fortitude health power stability tenacity toughness vigor vitality
STRONG
backbone body brawn brawniness force hardiness healthiness lustiness might muscle nerve physique pith potency pow powerhouse robustness security sinew sock soundness stableness stalwartness steadiness steamroller stoutness sturdiness substance verdure vim zip
WEAK
brute force strong arm
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cowardice idleness inactivity infirmity instability lethargy weakness
STRONG
powerlessness
WEAK
disadvantage enervation lack
NOUN
intensity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clout concentration depth effectiveness energy power spirit vigor virtue
STRONG
cogency efficacy extremity fervor force juice kick potency resolution vehemence
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idleness inactivity lethargy weakness
STRONG
ineffectiveness powerlessness
WEAK
disadvantage enervation lack
NOUN
advantage, substance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
asset sense weight
STRONG
anchor body burden connection core gist guts in license mainstay meat pith purport security succor wire
WEAK
intestinal fortitude strong point upper hand
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior exteriority outside
WEAK
disadvantage enervation lack lethargy weakness

Example Sentences

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Their distinctive strengths were quickly evident to their youth coaches and club-mates.

From Barron's

But the 41-year-old has had her whole career to develop the type of strength and control necessary to carry her through the Games without an ACL.

From Los Angeles Times

Researchers have uncovered the molecular interactions that give spider silk its remarkable combination of strength and flexibility.

From Science Daily

The strength she built up all season is the reason why she could even contemplate racing without her ACL.

From The Wall Street Journal

To build strength, she signed up for a gym membership and started working out.

From The Wall Street Journal

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