strong — having great physical power and force
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having great physical power and force
Pronunciation (IPA): /strɔːŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is 90 years old but still strong enough to beat me at arm wrestling!
- The strong smell of garlic from the kitchen made everyone hungry.
- He has such strong opinions about pizza toppings that he ended three friendships over pineapple debates.
strong
ADJECTIVE[/strɔːŋ/]
having great physical power and force
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old Germanic languages, 'strong' originally meant 'firm' or 'solid' in reference to physical solidity. The term evolved through Old English 'strang' to encompass not only physical strength but also mental and moral fortitude.
Breakdown
From Old English 'strang', cognate with Old Norse 'strangr' and Old High German 'strang', all deriving from Proto-Germanic *strangaz, likely connected to the root meaning 'taut' or 'rigid'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is 90 years old but still strong enough to beat me at arm wrestling!”
“The strong smell of garlic from the kitchen made everyone hungry.”
“He has such strong opinions about pizza toppings that he ended three friendships over pineapple debates.”
“You need strong passwords to protect your personal information online.”
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