strong (EN)

adjective

adjective “strong”

1. able to exert a lot of physical force
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   The strong horse easily pulled the heavy cart up the hill.
2. able to resist a lot of physical force
   The bridge was built with strong steel beams to endure the weight of heavy traffic.
3. having a lot of power or might
   This political party is very strong.
4. firm in decision or purpose
   Despite numerous setbacks, she remained strong in her commitment to open the community center.
5. not easily susceptible to illness; in good health
   This broth will keep you strong in winter.
6. intense in effect on the senses
   The strong aroma of garlic filled the kitchen as soon as the cloves hit the hot pan.
7. having a powerful smell or taste
   The cheese left in the fridge had developed such a strong odor that it filled the entire kitchen as soon as the door was opened.
8. forceful and potentially offensive in language or expression
   His speech contained strong words that shocked the audience.
9. containing a high level of a substance or ingredient
   That's a really strong coffee.
10. following a pattern of inflection that typically involves vowel change
    The verb "sing" becomes "sang" in the past tense, which makes it a strong verb due to the vowel change.
11. pronounced with emphasis or stress
    In the sentence "I want tea and cookies," the word "and" is usually pronounced in its strong form, /ænd/, for emphasis.
12. possessing wealth or resources (e.g. of economy)
    Despite the global financial crisis, the country maintained a strong economy.
13. composed of a certain number of individuals or units
    The choir was impressive, eighty voices strong, filling the hall with harmonious melodies.
14. (mathematics) leading to a broad range of logical outcomes
    The theorem is strong enough to encompass several corollaries, making it a powerful tool for mathematicians.