strong · adj
strong (GOOD QUALITY)
B2 of a good quality or level and likely to be successful or effective
Dictionary examples:
They're a very strong team. (14.9)
a strong economy (23.5)
She's the strongest candidate we've interviewed for the job. (32.7)
strong (DETERMINED)
B2 A strong feeling, belief, or opinion is felt in a very deep and serious way.
Dictionary examples:
She has strong opinions/views. (21.6)
strong (PERSONALITY)
B2 If a person or their personality is strong, they are confident and able to deal with problems well.
Dictionary examples:
All my aunts are strong women. (15.3)
He has a strong personality, but don't let him frighten you. (41.9)
strong language
C1 words that some people might consider to be offensive
Dictionary examples:
The movie contains strong language. (20.4)
a strong chance/possibility, etc.
C2 something that is very likely to happen
Dictionary examples:
There's a strong possibility of rain this afternoon. (23.1)
strong opposition/support, etc.
C2 a lot of opposition/support, etc.
Dictionary examples:
There has been strong opposition to the cuts. (44.0)
be still going strong
C2 continuing to be successful or healthy after a long time
Dictionary examples:
He's 93 and still going strong! (16.3)
The club was set up in 1987, and it's still going strong. (22.8)
strong (PHYSICALLY POWERFUL)
A2 A strong person or animal is physically powerful.
Dictionary examples:
My grandma is so strong, she opens jars with her pinky. (0.0)
The strong baby threw his toy across the room. (0.0)
The strong fish pulled the fisherman into the lake. (0.0)
strong arms/legs (23.0)
Are you strong enough to lift this table by yourself? (24.1)
She must be very strong to carry that much weight in her backpack. (26.3)
strong (DIFFICULT TO BREAK)
B1 A strong object does not break or get damaged easily.
Dictionary examples:
My phone case is so strong, it survived a fall from a plane! (0.0)
The chocolate bar wrapper is so strong, I need scissors to open it! (0.0)
The piggy bank is so strong, even a hammer can't break it! (0.0)
a strong box/chair (10.4)
The table is made with very strong glass. (15.2)
strong (NOTICEABLE)
B1 very noticeable or powerful
Dictionary examples:
The pizza had such a strong garlic smell, it scared away vampires! (0.0)
His snoring was so strong, it woke up the neighbors' cat! (0.0)
The cheese had such a strong smell, even mice ran away! (0.0)
strong coffee (9.1)
There's a strong smell of gas! (24.1)
It's surprising what strong memories a photograph can produce. (27.2)
My grandmother had a strong influence on me. (27.3)
I can give you a stronger pain-killing medication if you need it. (57.5)
He bears a strong resemblance to his brother. (65.9)
strong (RELATIONSHIP)
B1 Strong relationships last for a long time, and are not easily spoiled.
Dictionary examples:
Our bond is so strong, we can survive a whole day without Wi-Fi together! (0.0)
Their friendship is so strong, they even share their last pizza slice! (0.0)
Our love is so strong, even my mother-in-law can't break it! (0.0)
strong relationships (15.8)
We have very strong family ties. (27.9)
strong (PRODUCED WITH POWER)
B1 produced using a lot of power
Dictionary examples:
The baby's strong sneeze blew away his father's toupee. (0.0)
His strong snore woke up the neighbors three houses away. (0.0)
The teacher's strong glare made the naughty students behave instantly. (0.0)
Her voice was clear and strong. (21.8)
Strong winds are forecast in the area for the next few days. (34.1)
a strong kick/blow (52.1)
sb's strong point
C1 something that someone is very good at
Dictionary examples:
Cooking is not my strong point. (17.5)