strength

noun

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\ ˈstreŋ(k)th

, ˈstren(t)th

plural strengths\ ˈstreŋ(k)ths

, ˈstren(t)ths , ˈstreŋks \

Definition of strength

1 : the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance

2 : power to resist force : solidity, toughness

3 : power of resisting attack : impregnability

4a : legal, logical, or moral force

b : a strong attribute or inherent asset the strengths and the weaknesses of the book are evident

5a : degree of potency of effect or of concentration chili peppers in varying strengths

b : intensity of light, color, sound, or odor

c : vigor of expression

6 : force as measured in numbers : effective numbers of any body or organization an army at full strength

7 : one regarded as embodying or affording force or firmness : support you are my love and my strength

8 : maintenance of or a rising tendency in a price level : firmness of prices the strength of the dollar

9 : basis —used in the phrase on the strength of

from strength to strength

: vigorously forward : from one high point to the next

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power, force, energy, strength, might mean the ability to exert effort. power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon. the awesome power of flowing water force implies the actual effective exercise of power. used enough force to push the door open energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work. a worker with boundless energy strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack. use weight training to build your strength might implies great or overwhelming power or strength. the belief that might makes right

Examples of strength in a Sentence

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. the strength and durability of the material 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.

Recent Examples on the Web To become interested in a boring subject was a feat of strength. — Elizabeth Mccracken, Harpers Magazine, "The Souvenir Museum," 5 Jan. 2021 Trump is trying to mobilize a show of strength that could intimidate lawmakers who certify the result, exhorting his supporters to travel to Washington for mass protests Wednesday. — Anchorage Daily News, "Trump divides Republican Party on his way out of office with push to overturn election," 5 Jan. 2021 Just raising a camera from his lap becomes a feat of strength. — James Joseph, Popular Mechanics, "Jetography: Photographing Fighter Jets at 40,000 Feet," 31 Dec. 2020 For several years before the pandemic, U.S. interest rates on both the long and short ends of the yield curve were substantially higher than in Europe and Japan—a major source of strength for the U.S. currency. — Aaron Back, WSJ, "King Dollar Is Abdicating and That’s OK," 30 Dec. 2020 Kremlin has drawn on space race symbolism more than once this year to project an image of strength amid the pandemic. — Washington Post, "Russia’s space chief pens stargazing ballads. They also serve Moscow’s political orbit.," 27 Dec. 2020 In one quick burst of strength, that critter had yanked a total of 805 pounds about 30 feet. — David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, "F&S Classics: A Kind Word for the Horse," 26 Dec. 2020 Key features of the holiday include a bare aluminum pole, demonstrating feats of strength, and of course, the airing of grievances. — Tyler Van Dyke, Washington Examiner, "Rand Paul releases annual 'Festivus Report' of government excess," 23 Dec. 2020 His useful message is that supporting can be an act of strength, for a man as well as for a woman. — Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, "First Ladies and Second Gentlemen," 20 Dec. 2020

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