strong
Translation
strong, powerful, durable
Examples
He is a very strong man.
He is a very strong man.
This is a strong table.
This is a strong table.
I like strong coffee.
I like strong coffee.
Grammar Patterns
strong + ((noun)) having great power or ability She has a strong personality.
to be + strong to be powerful The wind is strong today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: powerful, tough, sturdy; Antonyms: weak, fragile
Etymology
From Old English 'strang', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'streng' and German 'streng'.
Memory Tips
Think of a strongman lifting heavy weights. The word itself sounds solid and powerful.