strong
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• adjective
Having great physical power, muscular force, or structural durability to perform demanding actions or withstand heavy weight and pressure.
"The bridge was built with strong steel beams capable of supporting heavy freight traffic."
Resolute, determined, and not easily disturbed, discouraged, or persuaded to abandon one's principles.
"She remained a strong leader throughout the economic crisis, inspiring confidence across the organization."
Great in degree, intensity, force, or velocity, or producing a vivid impression on the senses or mind.
"A strong wind swept across the coastal plain, bending the tall grasses toward the inland hills."
Convincing, well-founded, and supported by clear evidence or sound reasoning.
"The research team presented a strong argument for conserving the wetland ecosystem."
Containing a high concentration of the active or flavoring ingredient, resulting in a potent taste, aroma, or chemical effect.
"He brewed a pot of strong coffee to help everyone stay alert during the morning seminar."
• adverb
With great vigor, force, resilience, or effectiveness (used chiefly in established idiomatic expressions).
"Despite increased competition in the sector, the family-owned bookstore is still going strong after forty years."
• Rhymes for strong
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'strang', meaning physically powerful, severe, or resolute, which derives from Proto-Germanic '*strangaz' (tight, strict, or tough), ultimately rooted in a Proto-Indo-European base meaning to pull tight or stiffen.