Meaning & use
strong
Having great physical power, durability, or force.
See it in a sentence
The strong current made it hard for the swimmers to reach the shore.
He grew stronger every week after starting a regular exercise routine.
A note on using this word
"Strong" can describe muscle, intensity such as a strong smell, or conviction such as a strong opinion.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Having an intense or concentrated quality, as in taste, smell, or effect.
She prefers strong coffee first thing in the morning.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “strong”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.