strongstrong /strɒŋ $ strɒːŋ/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative stronger, superlative strongest) 
He was a big strong man. Jack was tall and strong.strong hands/arms/muscles etc He picked her up in his big strong arms. I’m not strong enough to fight him. → see Thesaurus box on 0000002not easily broken or damaged not easily broken or damaged: good strong shoes The locks on the doors were solid and strong.3able to deal with difficulty determined and able to deal with a difficult or upsetting situation: I’m not strong enough to take insults and hatred. Laura had a strong character.4powerful having a lot of power or influence: The Fifth French Republic was established with a strong president in 1958. a strong national army Our party is the strongest as we come up to the election.► see thesaurus at powerful5feelings/opinions strong emotions, opinions, beliefs etc are ones that you feel or believe a lot and are very serious about: He had a strong sense of responsibility to his vocation of preaching. There has been strong support for the strike. The proposal has met with strong opposition from local people.strong feelings/views/opinions Many people have strong feelings about the issue.6affect/influence a strong desire, influence etc affects you very much: He had a strong desire for power. Such feelings may have a strong influence over your decisions. The temptation is very strong.7relationship a strong relationship, friendship etc is very loyal and likely to last a long time: He maintained strong links with the world of the deaf. She still has a strong relationship with her mother. I have a strong commitment to the quality of teaching.8argument/reason etc likely to persuade other people that something is true or the correct thing to do: There is a strong case for an energy conservation programme. They need strong evidence to secure a conviction. a strong argument9likely likely to succeed or happen: She’s a strong candidate for the party leadership.strong possibility/chance/probability A year ago, there was a strong possibility that he wouldn’t live.10healthy healthy, especially after you have been ill: I don’t think her heart is very strong. You’ve been blessed with a strong constitution (=you are healthy and do not easily become ill).11be in a strong position (also gain a strong position) to be in a situation where you have power over other people or are likely to get what you want: The company have gained a strong position in the cheese market.12strong wind/current/tide wind, water etc that moves with great force: A strong wind was blowing across the lake.13good at something very good at something: His writing was strong on description. We beat a team that was much stronger than ourselves.be somebody’s strong point/suit (=the thing that someone is especially good at) Tact never was my strong point.14taste/smell having a taste or smell that you notice easily: strong coffee This cheese has a very strong flavour. a strong smell of petrol15alcohol/drugs etc having a lot of a substance, such as alcohol, that gives something its effect: extra strong beer strong painkillers I haven’t touched strong drink (=alcoholic drinks) for years.16light/colour bright and easy to see: The light was not very strong.► see thesaurus at bright17strong language speech or writing that contains a lot of swearing: This film is not suitable for children under 12 as it contains strong language.18strong accent the way that someone pronounces words that shows clearly that they come from a particular area or country: a strong German accent19strong nose/chin/features a nose etc that is large and noticeable, especially in an attractive way: She has the same strong features as her mother.20money a strong currency (=the type of money used in a country) does not easily lose its value compared with other currencies21600/10,000 etc strong [only after number] used to give the number of people in a crowd or organization: the company’s 2,200 strong workforce The crowd was 10,000 strong.22be going strong to continue to be active or successful, even after a long time: He celebrated his ninetieth birthday this month, and he’s still going strong. → come on strong at come onCOLLOCATIONS– Meanings 5 & 6nounsstrong views/opinions/ideas· She has strong views on education.a strong feeling· I have a lot of strong feelings on the issue.a strong belief· We have a strong belief that everyone has the right to worship freely.a strong sense of something· There is a strong sense of community here.strong support· The idea won strong support in rural areas.strong opposition· There had been strong opposition to the scheme from the national park authority.a strong interest in something· At 16, he developed a strong interest in archaeology.a strong commitment to something· Since its establishment in 1945 the College has had a strong commitment to research.a strong desire for something/to do something· People have a strong desire for personal independence.a strong influence· The experience of living there had a strong influence on me.a strong impression· She made a strong impression on me.a strong temptation· There’s always a strong temptation to put off doing difficult tasks.THESAURUShaving a strong bodystrong having a lot of physical strength: · It took four strong men to lift the piano.· You open it – you’re stronger than I am.powerful very strong – used about someone’s body, arms, muscles etc: · his big powerful shoulders· He was a tall man with a powerful physique.muscular having big muscles and looking strong: · She liked men who were big and muscular.· He had a firm muscular body.well-built a well-built man is strong and tall and has a big body: · Police say the man they are looking for is 36 years old, 6 feet tall, and well-built.hunky informal strong and attractive: · She married hunky Hollywood star Brad Pitt.· He looks hunky, but he’s not really my type.not easily broken or damagedstrong not easily broken or damaged: · The bags are made of strong black plastic.· We need a strong rope for this job.tough strong – used especially about something that can be used a lot without damaging it or making it weaker: · a pair of tough leather boots· Kitchen floors need to be tough enough to withstand heavy use.heavy-duty [only before noun] extremely strong – used about materials, tools, machines etc that are made especially to be used a lot without being easily damaged: · heavy-duty rubber gloves· a heavy-duty carpet for the hallwaysturdy strong and often thick, and not likely to fall over or get broken: · a fence made with sturdy wooden posts· The furniture is simple but sturdy.unbreakable extremely strong and impossible to break: · Babies need to have unbreakable dishes and cups.indestructible impossible to break, damage, or destroy, and lasting forever: · Gold is virtually indestructible.· The pyramids were built as indestructible tombs for the Pharaohs.hard-wearing British English, long-wearing American English used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time even when they are used a lot: · Ceramic tiles are easy to keep clean and hard-wearing.· a hard-wearing fabricdurable especially written used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time – often used on product labels: · The jacket has a durable nylon lining.· Varnish is more durable than paint.robust especially written strongly made – used especially about the structure of something, for example a vehicle or machine: · a mountain bike with a robust frame· The hardware for the computer must be robust and inexpensive.
WORD ORIGINstrong
Origin:
Old English strangEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a strong garlic taste
- a strong president
- After a week in bed I felt strong enough to try walking a few steps.
- After full heat treatment, the alloy proved to be five times as strong as the pure aluminium.
- America must maintain a strong national defense.
- Dallas is a stronger team than Pittsburgh, in my opinion.
- Degas had a strong influence on Toulouse-Lautrec's work.
- Despite his strong constitution, his health was beginning to suffer.
- Do you think the ladder is strong enough to support your weight?
- Goat's cheese has a strong smell.
- Goldsmith has very strong feelings about protecting the environment.
- Her perfume is so strong - it makes me gag.
- I don't think she's strong enough to handle the news.
- I left the restaurant with rather a strong taste of onions in my mouth.
- It took four strong men to lift the piano.
- Midler was considered a strong candidate for the best actress nomination.
- My brother is stronger than I am.
- My father's over eighty now, and not very strong.
- Only people who are physically strong and fit should consider coming on this expedition.
- A sandy or silty bottom indicates slow currents whereas stones and gravel suggest that the current over the bed is quite strong.
- Although strong leadership is typical of Great Groups, its form may vary.
- But the writing and direction are strong enough to restrain him.
- Some can be so strong that regardless of the consequences they compel action.
- Such embryonic creatures needed stronger muscles, too, and a skin that was resistant to drying out.
- These more primitive readings in sharar throw a particularly strong light on the occurrence of the institution narrative there.
THESAURUShaving a strong body
having a lot of physical strength: · It took four strong men to lift the piano.· You open it – you’re stronger than I am.
very strong – used about someone’s body, arms, muscles etc: · his big powerful shoulders· He was a tall man with a powerful physique.
having big muscles and looking strong: · She liked men who were big and muscular.· He had a firm muscular body.
a well-built man is strong and tall and has a big body: · Police say the man they are looking for is 36 years old, 6 feet tall, and well-built.
informal strong and attractive: · She married hunky Hollywood star Brad Pitt.· He looks hunky, but he’s not really my type.
not easily broken or damaged not easily broken or damaged: · The bags are made of strong black plastic.· We need a strong rope for this job.
strong – used especially about something that can be used a lot without damaging it or making it weaker: · a pair of tough leather boots· Kitchen floors need to be tough enough to withstand heavy use.
[only before noun] extremely strong – used about materials, tools, machines etc that are made especially to be used a lot without being easily damaged: · heavy-duty rubber gloves· a heavy-duty carpet for the hallway
strong and often thick, and not likely to fall over or get broken: · a fence made with sturdy wooden posts· The furniture is simple but sturdy.
extremely strong and impossible to break: · Babies need to have unbreakable dishes and cups.
impossible to break, damage, or destroy, and lasting forever: · Gold is virtually indestructible.· The pyramids were built as indestructible tombs for the Pharaohs.
British English, long-wearing American English used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time even when they are used a lot: · Ceramic tiles are easy to keep clean and hard-wearing.· a hard-wearing fabric
especially written used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time – often used on product labels: · The jacket has a durable nylon lining.· Varnish is more durable than paint.
especially written strongly made – used especially about the structure of something, for example a vehicle or machine: · a mountain bike with a robust frame· The hardware for the computer must be robust and inexpensive.
Longman Language Activatorhaving a strong body someone who is strong has big muscles and can lift heavy things, do a lot of physical work etc: · It took four strong men to lift the piano.· Unless you have very strong arms, get a workman to do the drilling for you.big and strong: · Sarah's big and strong, just like the men she works with.as strong as an ox (=very strong): · Twenty years of working in the steel mill had made him as strong as an ox.
very strong - use this about someone's body, arms, muscles etc: · He was a tall man with a powerful physique.
someone who is muscular looks strong because you can see that they have big muscles: · She liked men who were tall and muscular.· He had broad shoulders and muscular arms.· He kept his firm muscular body in shape with an hour's run every morning.
a well-built man is strong and tall in an attractive way: · A well-built young man in uniform came to our table and asked the time.· Witnesses have described the attacker as white, six feet tall and well-built.
a strapping young man or young woman is strong, tall, and looks healthy and active: · She remembered Martin as a strapping youth with a big appetite.· The farmer's daughters were a fine pair of strapping young girls.
strong, with big muscles - use this especially to talk about someone who looks physically strong rather than intelligent: · The gardener's assistant arrived -- a brawny youth who never said a word.· He had a football player's physique: big head, thick neck, brawny shoulders, and heavy legs.
strong and healthy, and able to deal with illnesses, difficult conditions etc · She had three young daughters, all strong and healthy.· After a week in bed I felt strong enough to try walking a few steps.have a strong constitution (=have a naturally strong and healthy body) · Despite his strong constitution, his health was beginning to suffer.
strong and healthy-looking, and a little short: · Maria was small and sturdy, with dark hair and dark eyes.· Mrs Harding herself was thin and frail but her son was a sturdy sixteen-year- old.· The ponies used underground were sturdy little animals that came originally from Northern Spain.
someone who is robust , is strong and healthy and unlikely to become ill or get tired easily: · Though he was over seventy, he was still robust and active.· Less robust persons might need a siesta, but Eva worked right through from dawn till dusk.
people who are hardy are naturally strong and healthy and can live in very difficult or uncomfortable conditions: · The people who lived in the hills were a hardy and hard-working race.· Charolais cattle do not like rain or too much cold. They are not hardy animals.
physically and mentally strong, so that you can live through very difficult conditions: · When Aunt Agnes caught cholera out in India, we all expected her to die -- but she's a tough old lady and she pulled through.· I know she's only a kid, but she's tough.
someone who is resilient , especially a young person, is strong and healthy, so that they are only affected for a short time by illness, difficulties, or sudden changes in their lives: · Amy will soon be out of hospital -- children of her age are very resilient.· Being twenty-three years old and quite resilient, I got over the shock pretty quickly.
physical strength the ability to lift or carry heavy things, to do a lot of physical work etc: · Men are better at some sports because of their greater physical strength.· Regular gym sessions will improve both your health and strength.· I didn't have the strength to climb any further.· Diana pulled on the rope with all her strength.build up your strength: · Bill was doing a lot of exercise to build up his strength.
a lot of physical strength in a particular part of your body: · Mike had tremendous power in his forearms.· A dynamometer is used to measure muscle power.
physical strength, use this especially to compare strength with intelligence or skill: · You can't be good at tennis if you rely on brawn alone -- it takes skill as well.· The battle was won by brain rather than brawn.
physical strength that is needed to be able to push, pull, or lift something: · I had to use force to get the window open.physical force: · The use of physical force by teachers tended to promote violent behaviour by pupils.
the ability to work hard, run, play sports etc for a long time without getting tired: · You need stamina to be a long-distance runner.· exercises to increase your strength and stamina
the ability to continue doing something difficult until it is finished: · You have to admire her staying power. No one else has managed to stick that job for more than a year!· Ahmedi's performances were world-class in the 1500 metres but he just didn't have the staying power for longer races.
the physical and mental strength you need to be able to continue in a very difficult, unpleasant, or uncomfortable situation for a long time: · The people showed great courage, patience, and endurance during the long years of the war.endurance test: · The triathlon is the ultimate endurance test.test of somebody's endurance (=a situation that needs great endurance): · The expeditions behind enemy lines were a tremendous test of one's endurance and nerves.
strong thing/material something that is strong cannot be broken or destroyed easily: · The bags are made of strong black plastic· You'll need a strong piece of rope for towing the car.· After full heat treatment, the alloy proved to be five times as strong as the pure aluminium.
a building or piece of furniture that is solid is strong and well made: · The table seemed solid enough, so I climbed up onto it.· rows of solid little houses built of local stoneas solid as a rock (=very solid): · He rapped his knuckles against the body of the sink unit. It was as solid as a rock.
not easily cut or damaged - use this about cloth, leather, plastic etc: · The sailors wore jackets made from tough waterproof cotton.· a pair of tough leather boots· Normal floor paint might not be tough enough for the garage.
substances or products that are durable are strong and will last a long time, even if they are used a lot: · Bronze is harder and more durable than tin.· What you need for Africa is a simple, durable and inexpensive vehicle.· The roofs are constructed from heavy and durable timbers, usually teak or mahogany.
heavy-duty materials, tools, machines etc are specially made to be stronger than usual, often because they are going to be used a lot or used in difficult conditions: · If you are going to put an electric cable underground, you must use the special heavy-duty type.· The emergency equipment includes food, a first-aid kit, and a heavy-duty flashlight.
a hardwearing cloth or material is strong and will last a long time, even if it is used a lot: · Polyester is not particularly hardwearing but it is cheap.· It's best to lay a good quality, hardwearing carpet.
a reinforced material or part has had other materials or parts added to make it stronger: · A reinforced concrete dome, two metres thick, protects the radioactive core of the nuclear reactor.· Like all the clothes in the range it has specially reinforced seams.
something that is unbreakable is difficult or impossible to break because it is made of a very strong substance: · Make sure your patio doors are made of unbreakable glass.· a virtually unbreakable vacuum flask
impossible to break, damage or destroy: · Until the accident, the ship was considered indestructible.· There is little point putting an indestructible door in a frame that will rot in 10 years.
to make something stronger to make something physically stronger: · I've put in some extra posts to make the fence stronger.· A final heat treatment makes the glass much stronger and improves its optical qualities.
to make something strong, especially by adding something else: · The ship's decks will have to be strengthened to carry the extra weight.· a set of exercises to strengthen the leg muscles· The walls were strengthened with steel rods.
to make part of a building or structure stronger: · Huge beams have been added at the top of the walls to reinforce the carved medieval roof.· The sea wall at Southend is being reinforced with tons of cement.
a strong feeling/belief · The subject of abortion always arouses strong emotions.· Stapleton has very strong views on capital punishment.· She had a strong urge to sell everything she owned and travel abroad.· The new police have received strong support from local residents.
a feeling that is intense is extremely strong: · It would give me intense pleasure to beat him at tennis.· As we waited for the winner to be announced, the excitement was intense.· Every car was stopped and searched, which caused intense annoyance to the drivers.
involving strong feelings, especially about what is right and wrong: · I remember many passionate arguments taking place around this table.passionate about: · He's passionate about the need to protect the environment.passionate believer/opponent/supporter etc: · Thatcher has always been a passionate believer in the ideals of a free market economy.
having a great effect on someone: · Jealousy is a very powerful emotion.· Her desire to hit him was so powerful that she had to force herself to leave the room at once.
a deep feeling is one that you feel very strongly, especially a feeling of love, disappointment, or sympathy: · I have always had a deep affection for your family.· The news came as a deep disappointment to us all.· Please accept our deepest sympathies. (=used when someone has died)
very strong and sincere: · Despite her troubled life she has always had a fervent belief in God.fervent admirer/supporter/believer etc: · Most of the people here are fervent supporters of self-determination.
formal very strong and sincere: · He was a man of strong beliefs and had always given ardent support to the Reform cause.· Even his most ardent supporters disagreed with this move.
bright light a bright light shines strongly: · From the top of the hill they could see the bright lights of the city below them.· After so long indoors the bright sunshine hurt Jack's eyes.· There was a flash of bright light beyond the forest and the thunder exploded again.
a strong light is very bright and helps you to see things clearly: · The light from the flashlight wasn't strong enough to read by.· The colors had faded after years of being exposed to strong sunlight.
good light in a place where you are working is strong enough for you to see what you are doing: · The windows in the roof gave us a good light to work by.· The light isn't good here. Go stand by the window.
harsh light is very bright and unpleasant: · In the harsh light of the street lamps Michelle looked tired and old.· The lighting in these offices is so harsh, it gives me a headache.
someone who is usually healthy · He's nearly 60 now but he's strong and healthy and full of energy.· Her death came as a terrible shock. She had always been so healthy.stay/keep healthy · Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables will help you to stay healthy.
someone who is strong has a healthy body that can do a lot of physical exercise, and becomes well quickly after any illnesses: · My father's over eighty now, and not very strong.· Only people who are physically strong and fit should consider coming on this expedition.
to not become ill easily and easily get well again after an illness or injury: · Your husband has an excellent constitution and is likely to recover in no time.· Her injuries were horrifying. Only her determination and robust constitution pulled her through.
written someone who is robust is very healthy, strong, and active, and almost never ill: · He was a robust little boy, with curly dark hair.· Paul travelled north to visit his parents, who he found less robust than before.
having a lot of power a powerful person, organization, or country has a lot of power, and can control people and influence events: · Parliament had become more powerful than the King.· one of the most powerful men in US politics· Berlusconi was the owner of a powerful media empire.
someone who is influential can influence events, because they are rich, and therefore people pay attention to what they say: · Her uncle is a rich and influential businessman.· She is probably the most influential member of the finance committee.· an influential film critichighly influential (=very influential): · Galbraith was a highly influential writer on economic affairs.
powerful - use this about a political group that is supported by a lot of people: · The communists were particularly strong in the big industrial cities.· There has been a strong anti-nuclear movement in Japan for many years.
more powerful than other people, groups, countries etc: · Gradually, Microsoft became the dominant company in the software business· At the time Portugal was the dominant naval power in the Mediterranean.
having more power than anyone else, especially when this is not fair: · The all-powerful central committee meets twice a year.· Catherine the Great, the all-powerful ruler of the Russian Empire· Hollywood stars of the 30s were in awe of the all-powerful studio bosses.
to have power or influence because you know people who have very important jobs and positions and who will help you if necessary: · Bowen had friends in high places, and managed to raise large sums of money from the Carnegie and Rockefeller Foundations.· The Achym family had friends in high places, including the powerful Lord Burghley, and were allowed to return.
rude and offensive words formal language that most people think is offensive: · Even very young children are using foul language at school.· The computer chip allows parents to block programs containing violence, sex, or bad language.
language that most people think is offensive - used especially to warn people that there may be offensive words used in a film or television programme: · The following programme contains strong language, and some viewers may find it offensive.· The film has lots of violence, scenes of drug-taking, and strong language.
language that uses a lot of swear words - use this in humorous contexts: · The colourful language of some of the characters may make it unsuitable for younger viewers.
a word that most people think is extremely offensive, especially one that is connected with sex or the sexual organs: · Rap songs are full of four-letter words.· It's a family show, with no four-letter words.
a rude and offensive word that people use especially when they are angry: · He wasn't the type of man to use swear words.· We had to take all the swear words out of the play.
a word or expression, especially about sex, that most people think is extremely offensive: · Someone had written obscenities all over the classroom wall.· Rick burst into the apartment, drunk and shouting obscenities.
remarks, words etc that are unprintable are too offensive to appear in a newspaper, magazine, or book: · Most of what she said in the interview was unprintable.· Chief McNally admits he's been called many things, some of them unprintable.
having a strong smell · There's a strong smell of gas in here.· Her perfume is so strong - it makes me gag.· Goat's cheese has a strong smell.strong-smelling · Pete had covered himself in strong-smelling aftershave.
having a very strong, sharp, and often unpleasant smell: · Garlic has a pungent aroma.· Pungent diesel fumes poured from the back of the truck.
very strong, and sometimes unpleasant: · Ammonia has a very powerful, distinctive smell.· The powerful smell of cabbage, sardines, and body odor filled the train.
heady smell/scent/perfume a smell etc that is very strong and sweet, like a powerful smell of flowers: · A heady scent of jasmine hung in the summer air.· Diane loved the blossoms and the heady aroma of the wild rose bush.
with a strong taste food or drinks that are strong have a very noticeable and particular taste: · "How do you like your tea?" "Strong please, with no sugar."· I left the restaurant with rather a strong taste of onions in my mouth.· Stilton is a very strong English cheese, which has blue-green veins running through it.
food that is rich contains a lot of cheese, cream, butter, or chocolate, and makes you feel full very quickly: · You mustn't eat too much rich food -- it's bad for you.· The meat was browned to perfection and topped with a rich sauce.
British /full-flavored American something such as cheese or coffee that is full- flavoured has a strong pleasant taste: · This coffee is strong and full-flavoured, excellent for after dinner.
a full-bodied wine has a strong pleasant taste: · The beautiful color and full-bodied taste of these Australian wines make them an excellent accompaniment to meat dishes.
to have a particular taste: taste taste adjective · This milk tastes strange - do you think it's OK to drink?taste like · It's a vegetarian pie, but it tastes just like meat!taste of (=have the taste of something) · I ordered chocolate ice cream but this tastes of coffee.
· The soup had a very strong, spicy taste.
British /flavored American use this to say what kind of taste something has: · We have a variety of flavored waters available.· The potato salad was flavored with onions, the way Mattie liked it.lemon-flavoured/chocolate-flavoured etc (=having the taste of lemon, chocolate etc added): · an orange-flavoured drinkhighly flavoured/strongly flavoured etc: · The wines of Alsace are dry and delicately flavoured.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meanings 5 & 6nouns the strong association between the disease and middle-aged women Most new artists and bands aren’t in a strong bargaining position. Her album is a strong contender for the Album of the Year award. strong disapproval of the country’s human rights record There are strong grounds for believing his statement. Nationalism is an immensely powerful force. The company has strong links with big investors. obnoxious odours from a factory Steinem has always been a strong proponent of women’s rights. Women made a strong showing in the election. a strong stance against abortion Peter’s a very strong swimmer.
· She has strong views on education.
· I have a lot of strong feelings on the issue.
· We have a strong belief that everyone has the right to worship freely.
· There is a strong sense of community here.
· The idea won strong support in rural areas.
· There had been strong opposition to the scheme from the national park authority.
· At 16, he developed a strong interest in archaeology.
· Since its establishment in 1945 the College has had a strong commitment to research.
· People have a strong desire for personal independence.
· The experience of living there had a strong influence on me.
· She made a strong impression on me.
· There’s always a strong temptation to put off doing difficult tasks.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=very noticeable)· She spoke with a strong Scottish accent.· a broad Australian accent
· He forged a strong alliance between his state and the church.
· a muscular man with strong arms
the strong association between the disease and middle-aged women Most new artists and bands aren’t in a strong bargaining position.· A good education should give you a solid base for life.
(=with a lot of alcohol)· He had drunk two pints of strong beer before attempting to drive.
· It is still my firm belief that we did the right thing.
· A strong bond had developed between them.
· There was a good stiff breeze, just right for sailing.
(=forceful and effective)· The car was the subject of a strong advertising campaign.
(=a lot of good actors)· The play has a strong cast of new young actors.
· This is one of the strongest French cheeses.
· I needed some strong coffee to wake me up.
(=strong and noticeable)· Bright colours look good in strong sunlight.
· She's known for her strong commitment to women's rights.
· The company is facing strong competition in the market.
· In the global economy, China is emerging as a strong competitor.
· the close connection between maths and physics
· There is a strong consensus that it is time for a change of leadership.
Her album is a strong contender for the Album of the Year award. (=very great)· There is a sharp contrast between the type of people who read the two newspapers.
· They found evidence of a high correlation between drinking and violence.
· This decision attracted heavy criticism from environmental groups.
(=currency from a country with a strong economy)· They accept American dollars and other hard currencies.
· On surfing beaches, strong currents are common.
· When the accusation was made, it met with a strong denial.
· His one great desire in life was to own a Mercedes.· The desire was too strong to resist.
· If you have a serious disagreement at work, talk to someone about it.
strong disapproval of the country’s human rights record (=clear rules that people understand and must obey)· Without good discipline in a school, the standard of teaching suffers.
(=a drink with a lot of strong alcohol)· He was in need of a stiff drink to calm himself down.
· The new government inherited a strong economy.
· Issues such as abortion arouse strong emotions.· The emotion was so intense that she spent most of the movie in tears.
· There is a strong emphasis on research in the university.
· There is clear evidence that smoking causes heart disease.
· There was a strong feeling of anger among the workers.
· The flavour of the sauce was quite strong.
· These biscuits have a very distinctive flavour.
· Severe gales disrupted road and rail travel throughout Britain.
· Maggie took the boy's arm in a strong grip.
There are strong grounds for believing his statement.· Many industries are expecting strong growth this year.
(=one that is very easy to understand)· He had dropped a heavy hint that they might get married.
Nationalism is an immensely powerful force. (=one that someone feels very strongly)· She made a strong impression on me the first time I met her.
· He had a strong impulse to punch Stan in the face.
· The possibility of acquiring wealth acts as a strong incentive in many people's lives.
· The press can have a powerful influence on the way people vote.
· He bent down, obeying a deep instinct to protect himself from danger.
· The results of their work will be of considerable interest.
· She’s a strong leader and an intelligent woman.
· The light was so bright he had to shut his eyes.
The company has strong links with big investors.· She was admired for her deep loyalty to her colleagues.
· Her fingers moved to make the sign that protected against strong magic.
· It’s hard to find rules about what makes a good melody.
· Barbara had a strong motive for disliking Ben.
· Parents at the school have voiced strong objections to the closure.
obnoxious odours from a factory· People have strong opinions about this subject.
(=one that is difficult to defeat)· Arizona is a strong opponent, but the Oregon team intend to beat them.
(=one who feels strongly that a particular thing is wrong and tries to stop it)· Brennan was a strong opponent of the death penalty.
(=disagreement that someone feels strongly)· The scheme has met with strong opposition from local people.
· In this area, the issue has already stirred strong passions.
· The performance of the retail sector continues to be strong.
· I don't like wearing very strong perfume.
· Mercer has a strong personality and always tells you his opinion.
(=something that they are good at)· Mathematics was never my strong point.
(=a situation in which you have an advantage)· A victory tonight will put them in a very strong position to win the cup.
· We are in a good position to help.
(=something that is very likely)· There is a strong possibility that the drug causes similar damage in humans.
· In some countries, there is still a strong preference for sons.
· Women who want to work in broadcasting often encounter strong prejudice.
· There was strong pressure for a statement from the president.
(=that someone believes in very strongly)· a man of strong principles
(=a high probability)· There is a strong probability that the letter has been destroyed.
Steinem has always been a strong proponent of women’s rights.· He's breathing better. The pulse is stronger too.
· Our relationship is strong enough to survive anything.
· Studies show a significant relationship between smoking and heart disease.
· This slender, feathery herb has a strong resemblance to fennel.
· Five of the committee members expressed strong reservations about the product's safety.
· He prepared for strong resistance to the changes.
· The photograph provoked a strong response from many people.
(=a rumour that is likely to be true)· There is a strong rumour that the government is planning to drop the idea.
(=good)· The company has reported continuing strong sales.
· He had a strong sense of responsibility.
· He had powerful shoulders and a thick neck.
Women made a strong showing in the election.· My body was giving me a clear signal that something was wrong.
· I can’t use my phone because the signal isn’t strong enough here.
(=a man who looks strong and does not talk very much)
· There was a close similarity between his and Smith's views on education.
· There was a strong smell of burning in the air.
· The flowers had a lovely sweet smell.
a strong stance against abortion· Don't expose babies under six months to strong sunlight.
· A survey found strong support for the project among hospital staff.
· He was a strong supporter of co-education.
· She had a strong suspicion he was laughing at her.
Peter’s a very strong swimmer. (=the use of force, violence, or threats)· Others were furious at what they said were government strong-arm tactics over the vote.
· This cheese has quite a strong taste.
· a sweet-tasting drink
· You've made the tea too strong.
· We have a very strong sales team.
(=one with 10, 14 etc people)· A six-strong team from the Transport Research Laboratory is at the crash scene.
· There is a strong temptation to ignore all the potential problems.· The temptation was too great for her to resist.
· There is a strong tendency to give dying patients far more drugs than are necessary.
· The pope condemned both Nazism and Communism in strong terms.
· He had developed close ties with many Republican governors.
· There is a strong tradition of sport at the school.
· The urge was too strong to resist.
· She has strong views on education.
· She had a very strong will and a clear sense of purpose.
· The wind was so strong he could hardly stand.
(=having a lot of alcohol)· This village produces strong wines of good character.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· Tall, and as strong as a lion.· He was as strong as they get.· She was the tallest of the girls, and in some ways she was as strong as a man.· The job-chain career provided strength, but it was only as strong as each individual link.· The smell of wealth was as strong in the air as the fragrance of flowers from the garden borders.· Her rich alto, at 49, is as strong as ever.· His memories of Sarah were as strong as ever, but he thought of her with mixed emotions.· And now she was as strong as a cart horse, and he didn't give a damn.
· I get that smell even stronger.· But he has fewer jobs than some other wards that are even stronger.· Further asset sales from breaking up ConsGold will put it in an even stronger position from which to launch further takeovers.· Voters' views on abortion ran even stronger against the Buchanan position.· However, the case against prejudice is even stronger, and more complex.· Adding walking made bones even stronger.· The girl's solitary state occasioned a good deal of sympathy, and in some cases, even stronger feelings.· From the shambles of the aldermanic elections and the final collapse of the Kelly-Nash leadership, Daley walked out even stronger.
· Ackroyd is much stronger on the personal pressures behind Dickens' literary creations.· There has been a much stronger increase in exports over the last few quarters than we would have expected a year ago.· Probably got bleached, living in so much strong sun.· The fact that this collection is much stronger on diagnosis than cure should not prevent it reaching a wide public.· The party is much stronger today than it was four years ago.· As you say, your Chelonian constitutions are much stronger than those of us parasites.· When cooled, these microwave-sintered rutile masses are much stronger and resistant to thermal shock than conventionally heated rutile.
· The exposed roads of the A12 meant that the wind was particularly strong.· These more primitive readings in sharar throw a particularly strong light on the occurrence of the institution narrative there.· These effects are particularly strong on small lakes.· Toulouse-Lautrec was of the generation of artists who followed the Impressionists, and Degas had a particularly strong influence on his work.· Objections were particularly strong from rural areas so it is not surprising that the Conservatives rejected the Redcliffe-Maud scheme.· It was particularly strong where the different science teachers worked together as a team to deliver S1-S4 courses.· Among labouring poets, Mary Leapor will prove a particularly strong instance of a satirist attacking her betters.· We may like or dislike different activities with particularly strong feelings involved.
· We begin with the argument that the evidence for a Deity might be so strong as to undermine faith.· His hold over swimming was never so strong.· She was going out with a friend of mine, but she came on so strong that she frightened him off.· I felt so strong, I thought I could hurt him again like in the fifth or sixth round.· He was so strong and healthy ... and young.· The concentration of the cast was so strong that the mood was well maintained.· He looked over to the childlike form on his bed and felt a protective instinct so strong he almost wept.
· Community demand for education is still strong, and puts further pressures on government resources.· Yet aversion to HMOs is still strong, especially in rural areas of the nation.· There are still strong emotional attachments to these outposts, which are spread out over the valley.· But the impact of the movement is still strong.· And who could be sure that such secrets could be kept from the spy network still strong in every dormitory and classroom?· Though a like condition existed among the Federals, their numbers were still strong and their position on the field tactically promising.· Departmentalism is still strong, and has recovered some of its ground in recent years.· Demand for most junk bonds is still strong, because investors keep putting cash into high yield funds.
· No doubt she would be doing the cycle irreparable damage, but the urge to ride it was too strong to be denied.· Where the struggle was too strong to be defeated, they view it with abhorrence as a triumph for an adversary nation.· The medium had been too strong for them, they had taken to it like aborigines to the bottle.· I wonder if I am printing too strong and tone-full!!!· Other requirements: Light: Bright light, but not too strong.· The temptation to create a compelling, entertaining sports movie must be too strong to resist.· If the flavour of this solution is too strong, they may be soaked in milk before use.· Constance struggled and tried to free her arms, but the man was too strong for her.
· Between parents and school; individuals develop very strong appetites for recognition.· We have a very strong case.· She had a very strong will and a clear sense of purpose.· I have very strong ideas about weddings.· The changes I have suggested as national and internal actually have a very strong international dimension.· During most of Charman's time with the group, the bond between them had been very strong.· She wasn't young but she was very strong.· I feel very strong most of the time.
NOUN· The first, simplest, and strongest argument was that it was wrong and unnecessary to place eleven-year-olds in separate schools.· He produced the strongest arguments why these provinces should not be partitioned.· There are other very strong arguments for the importance of reading for pupils under the age of 16.· I am to speak to trustees again Wed.&; must make a clear & strong argument.· In the original submission the deputy head felt that the impending school closure was a strong argument for receiving the money.· It is one of the strongest arguments for theism that it can do that.· There would seem to be a strong argument, with so many millions of us, only to do it once.· On all of them there are strong arguments on each side.
· That is a necessary part of providing the kind of aid for which there is an increasingly strong case.· We have a very strong case.· One could make a strong case that they would be more difficult to pursue.· The strongest case, in fact, comes from photographs, which Peters includes in her centerfold, but does not discuss.· There is now a strong case for a realistic dialogue between those studying glacier dynamics and those studying forms.· Perhaps the strongest case of dissatisfaction was that of a small businessman.· Problems in prescribing at the interface present a strong case for commissioning agencies that would consider drug purchasing across both care sectors.· When a primary attack occurs in such circumstances, there is a strong case for delivering the baby by caesarian section.
· He had a strong commitment to building bridges between the divided community here.· A strong commitment from top executives.· Cherwell Scientific's list of chemistry software shows a strong commitment to scientific productivity and innovation.· Despite a strong commitment to resource-based teaching at the time, most schools found multimedia kits more trouble than they were worth.· That was what I had earlier learned to do in order to appeal to the human spirit and create strong commitment.· Much more pressing considerations may produce a sullen acceptance of the existing social order which entails no strong commitment to the statusquo.· Each house also represents a strong commitment from the business community.
· The failure to agree on definite targets brought strong criticism from environmentalists.· Her decision drew strong criticism from environmental groups, nuclear non-proliferation activists and some members of Congress.· I intend to file a very strong criticism of your teaching methods.· A stronger criticism of the use of objectives can be made on ethical grounds.· Bernstein's work has come in for some strong criticism recently.· Some of them have been getting strong criticism lately.· The Government also came in for strong criticism.
· Several analysts said this was evidence of continued strong demand in the economy.· There is a strong demand for new issues of stocks made by banks, railroads, mines.· Dallas: Demand was up for business services, with strong demand from technology, real estate, and finance companies.· The Nasdaq's overnight gains sparked strong demand for electronic blue chips.· Analysts say the increase may stick for a few months because of strong demand.· There were reports of strong demand from institutional fund managers and private clients, together with interest from overseas investors.· Cable companies also enjoy strong demand.
· In managing very strong desires and impulses the child has his relationship with his parents as a resource.· People have a strong desire for personal independence.· Cassie experienced a strong desire to own them.· Most men, particularly when young, have a strong desire to follow and emulate such leaders.· I had a strong desire to repossess.· Everyone expressed a strong desire to work together with you.· Their willingness to do so indicated a strong desire to participate in training.· On the first day, the woman, whose name was Fania, had expressed a strong desire to learn to read.
· Against the strong dollar, the pound fell to a 31-month low earlier of $ 1. 5201.· A strong dollar boosts exporters' profits by allowing them to lower prices abroad, which makes them more competitive.· Against the strong dollar, the pound fell to $ 1. 5102 compared with $ 1. 5230 yesterday.
· There was strong evidence of a slow but methodical spread of this knowledge.· Six of her seven hypotheses were supported by strong evidence.· So, the experiments produced strong evidence of a rhodopsin-like mechanism in the mites' extraocular receptors.· This provides strong evidence that the hybridization signals obtained are highly specific and due to the transfected plasmid.· There is strong evidence to suggest that the brain does not cope with information in a simple, linear form.· His conclusion was that four-point alignment was strong evidence of design rather than accident.· Certainly, there is little strong evidence of an unambiguous growth in permissive child-rearing practice, at least in the United Kingdom.· But they need strong evidence to secure a conviction.
· She experienced a strong feeling of déjàvu, as if she'd seen him before, as if she knew him.· The strong feelings and the sharpness of the issue was quickly illustrated Monday.· Indeed he had a strong feeling that only his six foot four inches prevented one of them from saying so.· There is strong feeling among those who do pay the community charge about those who should pay but are not paying.· Many young people are confused, led astray by strong feelings.· But there was still a strong feeling among the citizens of Rotherham that the whole thing didn't really concern them.· He told how he saw 2 cars going up the road and had a strong feeling there would be an accident.
· The market believes strong growth prospects are limited in the medium term and the stock fell 11p to 456p.· The strongest growth is in the 18-to-34 year-old group, Marks said.· Allied businesses such as specialist surgical gloves also offer strong growth potential worldwide.· Its telecoms business showed the strongest growth, however, rising 123 per cent to £11.6m.· The strongest growth in turnover came from Druck Holdings, up 60% at £27m.· This strong growth continues into the current year.
· When gambling with Nature, it pays to have a strong hand.· No more to trouble earth or the sea waters With their strong hands, Laboring for the food that does not satisfy.· Yet it was also wealthy and powerfully organised, a strong weapon given a strong hand.· Or what strong hand can hold his swift foot back?· During his election campaign Demirel had spoken of the need for a strong hand in dealing with Kurdish guerrillas.· His strong hand ended the furious civil wars and brought about the Pax Augusta, which lasted for nearly half a century.· For how are we to bring in the corn harvest with all those strong hands and strong arms gone?· A strong hand had to bring forth political altruism, whatever the tone of economics.
· There was a strong influence from his parents pushing John towards an interest in ballet.· The strongest influence religion has on slowing the transition to low fertility is among poor and uneducated women in rural areas.· The pressure exerted by such groups had a stronger influence than management demands.· Toulouse-Lautrec was of the generation of artists who followed the Impressionists, and Degas had a particularly strong influence on his work.· The press had a particularly strong influence on the attitudes of Labour identifiers, especially towards the end of the campaign.· The above reference to large and powerful retail chains implies that they can exert a strong influence in the marketplace.· The press also had a moderately strong influence on public feelings of warmth towards parties and their leaders.
· The monitors of the People's Daily's main discussion group let this strong language remain on the website.· Northern church leaders used equally strong language about their southern counterparts.· That is strong language, but it is also the essence of Anwar's defence case.· In a press conference, Bush supporters used the strongest language so far to impugn the legitimacy of the continued Florida recounts.· Admiral Boyd opposed the idea in the strongest language I had ever heard him use.· Jefferson never used stronger language than Carroll did against religion supPorted by law.· Jacobson said he would have preferred stronger language on limiting fats, cholesterol, sodium and sugar.
· It was most noticeable in the case of that fabulous strong man, Samson.· He was a very strong man.· William Darling was a thin, strong man about fifty years old.· The mythology about Red Anthony was that he was the strongest man in Holoke, Massachusetts.· He had a local reputation as a sportsman and a strong man, and also as a womanizer.· This was a strong man who could face what he had to if given as much information as possible.· I've seen strong men crying at the salmon mayonnaise, and the wine cellar would turn a camel off the water.· Today that strong man was shown to have dropped a massive political clanger.
· He has his spiky hair, strong opinions and wacky humour.· And though there were plenty of strong opinions, much of the parish still seemed profoundly ambivalent about the protest.· He's a shy man with strong opinions and assertive ideas.· He now had carte blanche to pursue any major story in town and to inject his strong opinions unabashedly into his writings.· There is widespread concern and strong opinion throughout the country that the Government are handling this issue most inappropriately.· Steven feels that prior to Vassar he always had strong opinions but had never been political.· He harbored strong opinions and could be brash in expressing them, but avoided political engagement that had no purpose.
· Voice over However that party is facing strong opposition from people living in nearby Wavenden.· The environmental studies were the hardest challenges for the Marines because of the strong opposition from area residents, he acknowledged.· Mr Major has repeatedly made clear his strong opposition changing the voting system.· But there is strong opposition to that spot: Critics say it would destroy the vista.· The Left became increasingly middle-class and this reinforced the already strong opposition to it among trade union officials.· There was strong opposition in Washington to the many generous provisions of the bill.· Political observers said that without a strong opposition party in Parliament there would be few checks on Chretien and the Liberal Party.· In each so-called cooperative the attention paid to social issues, work conditions, and community welfare was meeting strong opposition.
· And as was evident early on in the match, she relied on her strong points to get into a rhythm.· And financial management, said Uberuaga, is his strong point.· One additional device is a spectrometer to study the infrared spectra of strong point sources.· Judgment was never your strong point.· If Rodgers' singing was Bad Company's strongest point, his lyrics were often their weakest.· As always, play up your strongest points in the opening paragraph and refer to them as you go along.· She was no good at discussion or argument anyway. that wasn't her strong point.· Mr. King My hon. Friend makes a strong point.
· Our expertise in Engineering Contracting and Design has given us a strong position in long term partnering contracts.· Politicians of both parties have taken a strong position against it.· The community broadcasters are in a stronger position than ever before to establish credibility at a nationwide level.· Thomas chose a strong position on a spur of Missionary Ridge...· This puts you in a strong position to counter-attack.· Accross the London Fox floor, cocoa remained dominated by strong positions in the December contract.· This places Johnson Matthey in a strong position to design and develop improved catalysts.
· Great success at the Bar leads to a very considerable income and the strong possibility of a judgeship.· Finally, there is the strong possibility that a contagion effect will operate in this setting.· There is a strong possibility, however, that phantom pregnancies will recur at successive heats.· There had been a strong possibility that the Newleys would have turned the security locks as well.· I just say it is a strong possibility.· There is also the strong possibility that family loyalty will prevail despite the abuse.· It is certainly a possibility for many foreign quasi-governmental agencies, and it is an even stronger possibility for corporates.· There is a strong possibility that trustees-guardians of individual savers' interests-will be required to bear more responsibility.
· That kind of jealous behaviour isn't conducive to having a healthy, strong relationship.· Even Berry Brazelton needed that in order to form strong relationships with his own children.· They demonstrated the school's strong relationship with its environment.· He instructed his officers to build strong relationships with churches, businesses, PTAs, and other community organizations.· There is not a strong relationship between the size of volunteering and the size of participation in a sport.· Positive writing is an important way to create a strong relationship with your readers and deliver bad news as effectively as possible.· Comparison with Table 5.4 shows a strong relationship with patterns of issuance by nationality.· Frustration quickly undermines otherwise strong relationships.
· His strong sense of duty made him insist on going, even if the weather was very bad.· They add to the strong sense of place Clark creates.· There is also a strong sense of closeness to the United States.· I have seen eating obsessions up close before, but never one with such a strong sense of righteous healthiness.· As for the case of the welfare-tax protesters Dworkin implies that they have no right in the strong sense to withhold their tax.· She was a strange girl, intelligent and proud, with powerful loyalties, and a strong sense of friendship.· Law was a highly efficient, rather unimaginative, detailed administrator, given political force by a strong sense of partisan combativeness.· Approach them with a positive attitude and a strong sense that change is possible.
· On the other hand, the research showed strong support among parents for assessment tests for youngsters, especially at age 11.· As with any complex electronic information system or service, a strong support structure can make an enormous difference in customer satisfaction.· She also finds strong support among the party's grass roots.· Spokesman Ben Ord said doorstep canvassing had registered strong support for the Liberal Democrats.· Martin's campaign war chest enjoys strong support from industry, including mine managers and safety officers.· For childless elderly people in particular these brothers or sisters may provide a strong support.
· All five of the daughters of James Newbigin were strong supporters of the feminist cause.· He is a strong supporter of a bill before Congress to limit the number of death penalty appeals to four.· Modernization theory, like the Weber thesis, has its strong supporters and its strong detractors.· Both were strong supporters of municipal enterprise.
· The army had strong ties with the agricultural population through the system of conscription.· As with the peasantry, strong ties of loyalty and obligation tend to prevent the development of permanent horizontal links.· Community colleges also tend to have stronger ties to businesses than do either high schools or four-year institutions.· Most important of these is the existence of strong ties of family and friendship.· They have strong ties to institutions of higher learning.· The Minister of Culture had strong ties with the Academy and determined its funding.· Hofmann, especially, has strong ties to the East Bay, having lived his entire life there.
· There is a strong tradition of smuggling, illicit goods being brought from nearby Flookburgh on the coast.· Psychology in the United States has had a strong tradition of behaviorism.· In the first place, the left has a strong tradition of defying authority, and smoking fits neatly into this.· Drama has maintained its strong tradition, with a major performance each year.· In Asturias there was a strong tradition of early migration in the poor mountain villages.· Consequently in Britain there is a strong tradition of investigating the prevalence of ill health and specific medical conditions among older people.· There is a strong tradition in the sociological literature which would lead us to expect such a change of direction.· Within government there will be strong traditions which have to be overcome if a new culture is to develop.
· I can't imagine ... that is. my sister does take such a strong view.· Dover has strong views on why this Bill should not get any further.· In his preface to the book, Mr Zhang emerges as some one with a strong view on the right way forward.· The bias in the contributions is towards quite strong views of equity if not egalitarianism, but different income inequality ideologies exist.· They said they didn't have strong views on intensive farming.· Fathers may have very strong views on what course of action their daughters should take.· However, the family spoke Punjabi exclusively at home and had very strong views on the need to do this.· He served for many years as examiner for the London water supply and held strong views on sewage purification.
· Conditions are ideal for novices when the strong winds lay off, but may be interrupted if a windy session sets in.· The same materials, thrown into the Martian atmosphere by strong winds, give the Martian sky a pinkish color.· Disadvantages: Lack of volume, thus difficult to sail in all but strong winds.· Firefighters must contend with steep canyons and the strong winds, not to mention hot and dry conditions.· On one of these outings, the nervous mare I was riding was already unsettled by strong winds.· Bad weather can force an emergency landing or strong winds can blow them off course.· They're easy to sail short handed in strong winds, so they're excellent value for couples.· The matches are designed not to blow out in strong winds or when immersed in water.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► 600/10,000 etc strongPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► strong-limbed/long-limbed etc
- At the end of the war, the U.S. was in a strong position to influence the future of Europe.
- After an uneasy eighteen months he was in a stronger position than any Conservative leader since Lord Salisbury.
- Bougainville is in a strong position to demand concessions in the talks that will follow the accord.
- In the float it raised £50m cash, so is in a strong position to make its move.
- Middlesbrough will be in a strong position if they take full advantage of games in hand.
- The community broadcasters are in a stronger position than ever before to establish credibility at a nationwide level.
- The military did not always get its own way but it was in a strong position.
- A strong wind was now blowing and there was a loud crack of thunder.
- Disadvantages: Lack of volume, thus difficult to sail in all but strong winds.
- Firefighters must contend with steep canyons and the strong winds, not to mention hot and dry conditions.
- In very strong winds the critical place for ground handling is at the tail.
- Rip A strong current, commonly experienced on surf beaches.
- The same materials, thrown into the Martian atmosphere by strong winds, give the Martian sky a pinkish color.
- There was a strong wind blowing from the north.
- Toward late afternoon, a strong wind came up and the sky clouded over.
- Admiral Boyd opposed the idea in the strongest language I had ever heard him use.
- In a press conference, Bush supporters used the strongest language so far to impugn the legitimacy of the continued Florida recounts.
- It condemned racialism in the strongest language.
- Jacobson said he would have preferred stronger language on limiting fats, cholesterol, sodium and sugar.
- Jefferson never used stronger language than Carroll did against religion supPorted by law.
- Northern church leaders used equally strong language about their southern counterparts.
- The monitors of the People's Daily's main discussion group let this strong language remain on the website.
- Not merely that, I was putting my strongest accent on the syllable that wasn't!
- Beneath the strong nose was a dark moustache, thin and slicked down, which gave him a Latin look.
- Eyes closed, his strong features were peaceful in repose.
- He had a large square head, strong features, the worried look of a rustic crossing streets in the capital.
- I think Janir resembles her more, with his dark skin, curly hair and strong features.
- It actually detracts from one of email's strongest features-simplicity.
- She gets my goat sometimes with her long, strong nose and her self-assertion.
- She liked a man to have strong features.
- Sunlight reflected from the snow outside flashed off his rimless pince-nez perched on the bridge of his strong nose.
- The program is 20 years old this month and is still going strong.
- I told you I'd put things off until this practice is going strong.
- Over at Half House the party was going strong.
- We were going strong when the bedroom door opened.
- When I'd washed up, the ebb was going strong again.
- And perhaps it was time to play the trump card up his sleeve.
- In the struggle for development, every economy has certain advantages or trump cards.
- Parents must recognize that if a child does not want to do homework, the child holds the trump card.
- That night, though, our sincerity was our trump card.
- That was why Gorbachev wanted to negotiate-and that is why, in my opinion, President Reagan was holding the trump card.
- The citizens of Hebron, by contrast, hold all the trump cards.
- This was one of the trump cards of News International in its dispute with the print workers in 1986-87.
- We had beaten him, but he played a final trump card.
- But the defense came on strong in the playoffs.
- He'd come on strong towards the end of his round to pull up within a shot of us.
- The Republicans were coming on strong.
- The film contains strong language and violence.
- The film has lots of violence, scenes of drug-taking, and strong language.
- The following programme contains strong language, and some viewers may find it offensive.
- Admiral Boyd opposed the idea in the strongest language I had ever heard him use.
- In a press conference, Bush supporters used the strongest language so far to impugn the legitimacy of the continued Florida recounts.
- It condemned racialism in the strongest language.
- Jacobson said he would have preferred stronger language on limiting fats, cholesterol, sodium and sugar.
- Jefferson never used stronger language than Carroll did against religion supPorted by law.
- Northern church leaders used equally strong language about their southern counterparts.
- The monitors of the People's Daily's main discussion group let this strong language remain on the website.
- A wave 10 feet high and 500 feet long can pack a punch of 400,000 pounds per linear foot of its crest.
- Anne Packer packed a punch with Baked Beans.
- At last - takeaway sandwiches with flavour that packs a punch!
- For the first time in a long time, an Eddie Murphy movie packs a punch.
- The paper is light; it doesn't pack a punch.
- It's a very violent film. You'll need a strong stomach to sit through it.
- You have to have a strong stomach to invest in today's bond market.
- A case's merit should not have to depend on strong-arm tactics.
- Also rumoured they used strong-arm tactics during one of Buckmaster's many takeover bids to build up his conglomerate.
- In this game strong-arm tactics were deployed by both sides to kill five ends and force replays.
- Others were furious at what they said were government strong-arm tactics over the vote.
- Strachan believes they can do it - provided dangerman Lee Chapman gets proper protection against Stuttgart's strong-arm tactics.
- The prefect at the time, Dominique Vian, could see the advantages of Bena's strong-arm tactics.
- Politeness is not his strong suit.
WORD FAMILYnounstrengthadjectivestrongverbstrengthenadverbstrongly
1able to lift heavy things/do hard work having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy things, do hard physical work etc: He was a big strong man. Jack was tall and strong.strong hands/arms/muscles etc He picked her up in his big strong arms. I’m not strong enough to fight him. → see Thesaurus box on 0000002not easily broken or damaged not easily broken or damaged: good strong shoes The locks on the doors were solid and strong.3able to deal with difficulty determined and able to deal with a difficult or upsetting situation: I’m not strong enough to take insults and hatred. Laura had a strong character.4powerful having a lot of power or influence: The Fifth French Republic was established with a strong president in 1958. a strong national army Our party is the strongest as we come up to the election.► see thesaurus at powerful5feelings/opinions strong emotions, opinions, beliefs etc are ones that you feel or believe a lot and are very serious about: He had a strong sense of responsibility to his vocation of preaching. There has been strong support for the strike. The proposal has met with strong opposition from local people.strong feelings/views/opinions Many people have strong feelings about the issue.6affect/influence a strong desire, influence etc affects you very much: He had a strong desire for power. Such feelings may have a strong influence over your decisions. The temptation is very strong.7relationship a strong relationship, friendship etc is very loyal and likely to last a long time: He maintained strong links with the world of the deaf. She still has a strong relationship with her mother. I have a strong commitment to the quality of teaching.8argument/reason etc likely to persuade other people that something is true or the correct thing to do: There is a strong case for an energy conservation programme. They need strong evidence to secure a conviction. a strong argument9likely likely to succeed or happen: She’s a strong candidate for the party leadership.strong possibility/chance/probability A year ago, there was a strong possibility that he wouldn’t live.10healthy healthy, especially after you have been ill: I don’t think her heart is very strong. You’ve been blessed with a strong constitution (=you are healthy and do not easily become ill).11be in a strong position (also gain a strong position) to be in a situation where you have power over other people or are likely to get what you want: The company have gained a strong position in the cheese market.12strong wind/current/tide wind, water etc that moves with great force: A strong wind was blowing across the lake.13good at something very good at something: His writing was strong on description. We beat a team that was much stronger than ourselves.be somebody’s strong point/suit (=the thing that someone is especially good at) Tact never was my strong point.14taste/smell having a taste or smell that you notice easily: strong coffee This cheese has a very strong flavour. a strong smell of petrol15alcohol/drugs etc having a lot of a substance, such as alcohol, that gives something its effect: extra strong beer strong painkillers I haven’t touched strong drink (=alcoholic drinks) for years.16light/colour bright and easy to see: The light was not very strong.► see thesaurus at bright17strong language speech or writing that contains a lot of swearing: This film is not suitable for children under 12 as it contains strong language.18strong accent the way that someone pronounces words that shows clearly that they come from a particular area or country: a strong German accent19strong nose/chin/features a nose etc that is large and noticeable, especially in an attractive way: She has the same strong features as her mother.20money a strong currency (=the type of money used in a country) does not easily lose its value compared with other currencies21600/10,000 etc strong [only after number] used to give the number of people in a crowd or organization: the company’s 2,200 strong workforce The crowd was 10,000 strong.22be going strong to continue to be active or successful, even after a long time: He celebrated his ninetieth birthday this month, and he’s still going strong. → come on strong at come onCOLLOCATIONS– Meanings 5 & 6nounsstrong views/opinions/ideas· She has strong views on education.a strong feeling· I have a lot of strong feelings on the issue.a strong belief· We have a strong belief that everyone has the right to worship freely.a strong sense of something· There is a strong sense of community here.strong support· The idea won strong support in rural areas.strong opposition· There had been strong opposition to the scheme from the national park authority.a strong interest in something· At 16, he developed a strong interest in archaeology.a strong commitment to something· Since its establishment in 1945 the College has had a strong commitment to research.a strong desire for something/to do something· People have a strong desire for personal independence.a strong influence· The experience of living there had a strong influence on me.a strong impression· She made a strong impression on me.a strong temptation· There’s always a strong temptation to put off doing difficult tasks.THESAURUShaving a strong bodystrong having a lot of physical strength: · It took four strong men to lift the piano.· You open it – you’re stronger than I am.powerful very strong – used about someone’s body, arms, muscles etc: · his big powerful shoulders· He was a tall man with a powerful physique.muscular having big muscles and looking strong: · She liked men who were big and muscular.· He had a firm muscular body.well-built a well-built man is strong and tall and has a big body: · Police say the man they are looking for is 36 years old, 6 feet tall, and well-built.hunky informal strong and attractive: · She married hunky Hollywood star Brad Pitt.· He looks hunky, but he’s not really my type.not easily broken or damagedstrong not easily broken or damaged: · The bags are made of strong black plastic.· We need a strong rope for this job.tough strong – used especially about something that can be used a lot without damaging it or making it weaker: · a pair of tough leather boots· Kitchen floors need to be tough enough to withstand heavy use.heavy-duty [only before noun] extremely strong – used about materials, tools, machines etc that are made especially to be used a lot without being easily damaged: · heavy-duty rubber gloves· a heavy-duty carpet for the hallwaysturdy strong and often thick, and not likely to fall over or get broken: · a fence made with sturdy wooden posts· The furniture is simple but sturdy.unbreakable extremely strong and impossible to break: · Babies need to have unbreakable dishes and cups.indestructible impossible to break, damage, or destroy, and lasting forever: · Gold is virtually indestructible.· The pyramids were built as indestructible tombs for the Pharaohs.hard-wearing British English, long-wearing American English used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time even when they are used a lot: · Ceramic tiles are easy to keep clean and hard-wearing.· a hard-wearing fabricdurable especially written used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time – often used on product labels: · The jacket has a durable nylon lining.· Varnish is more durable than paint.robust especially written strongly made – used especially about the structure of something, for example a vehicle or machine: · a mountain bike with a robust frame· The hardware for the computer must be robust and inexpensive.