adjective

strong

strong, powerful, durable, intense

He is a very strong man.

He is a very strong man.

This is a strong cup of tea.

This is a strong cup of tea.

She has a strong opinion.

She has a strong opinion.

a strong ((noun)) a ((noun)) that is strong He is a strong man.

to be strong to have strength She is very strong.

Synonyms: powerful, tough, potent; Antonyms: weak, feeble

From Old English 'strang'.

Imagine a strong man pulling a long 'string'. 'Strong' and 'string' are etymologically related.

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