strength

noun

ˈstreŋ(k)th How to pronounce strength (audio)

ˈstren(t)th How to pronounce strength (audio)

plural strengths ˈstreŋ(k)ths How to pronounce strength (audio)

ˈstren(t)ths,

ˈstreŋks

: the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance

: power to resist force : solidity, toughness

: power of resisting attack : impregnability

: legal, logical, or moral force

: a strong attribute or inherent asset

the strengths and the weaknesses of the book are evident

: degree of potency of effect or of concentration

chili peppers in varying strengths

: intensity of light, color, sound, or odor

: vigor of expression

: force as measured in numbers : effective numbers of any body or organization

an army at full strength

: one regarded as embodying or affording force or firmness : support

you are my love and my strength

: maintenance of or a rising tendency in a price level : firmness of prices

the strength of the dollar

: basis

—used in the phrase on the strength of

Example Sentences

I was impressed by his strength. She's doing exercises to build up the strength in her legs. Don't work too hard. You need to conserve your strength for tomorrow. Pull-ups increase upper body strength. Working on a farm requires a lot of physical strength. the strength and durability of the material I pray that I'll have the strength to do what I have to do. His determination shows real strength of character. Her inner strength is an inspiration to us all. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Players go through various workouts and strength and performance assessments while also taking time to meet face-to-face with team evaluators. —

Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2023 His character’s journey is a thing of beauty, executed with a disarming mix of strength and fragility by an undersung veteran actor. —

Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023 That happened despite Herbert's excellent arm strength and accuracy on strikes down the field and the talent the Chargers had at receiver last season. —

Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2023 The Courage Award recognizes an athlete, coach or someone close to a high school athletic program who exhibits extraordinary strength and courage in daily life, on and off the fields of athletic competition. —

The Courier-Journal, 31 Jan. 2023 The artists have been provided the unique opportunity to share their own struggles alongside messages of strength and determination to promote a universal message of freedom. —

Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2023 During his conversation with RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells, Biden commended the family’s courage and strength, the White House said. —

Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2023 Knouse was a source of strength and support when Sabatini had a health scare. —

BostonGlobe.com, 28 Jan. 2023 Because that mind and that body and that strength and that ability to express yourself carry you through life. —

Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 27 Jan. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

strength

noun

ˈstreŋ(k)th How to pronounce strength (audio)

: the quality or state of being strong

: power to resist force

: power to resist attack

: the power to have an effect

: degree of concentration

the strength of a liquid cleaner

: intensity of light, color, sound, or odor

: a strong quality

list the strengths and weaknesses of the book

: force as measured in numbers

army at full strength

: something or someone providing force or firmness : support entry 2

her family was her strength

strength

noun

as in power

the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task the murdered man's wife didn't have the emotional strength to face reporters

Synonyms & Similar Words

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power
energy
muscle
vigor
capacity
capability
potency
force
firepower
competence
horsepower
sinew
competency
potence
might
aptitude
puissance
effectiveness
usefulness
adequacy
effectualness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

weakness
powerlessness
impotence
disability
inability
incapacity
impotency
incompetence
incapability
incompetency
inaptitude
ineffectiveness
uselessness
helplessness
inefficacy
ineffectuality
paralysis
ineffectualness
incapableness
inefficaciousness

as in reliability

the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged this cheap shelving unit doesn't have the strength to hold all those books

Synonyms & Similar Words

reliability
stability
sturdiness
toughness
durability
solidity
firmness
soundness
dependability
cohesion
solidness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

instability
insecurity
precariousness
shakiness
unsteadiness
weakness
unsoundness
unstableness
insubstantiality
unsubstantiality

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of strength are energy, force, might, and power. While all these words mean "the ability to exert effort," strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

use weight training to build your strength

While in some cases nearly identical to strength, energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.

a worker with boundless energy

Although the words force and strength have much in common, force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

used enough force to push the door open

The words might and strength can be used in similar contexts, but might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.

the belief that might makes right

In some situations, the words power and strength are roughly equivalent. However, power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.

the awesome power of flowing water

单词	strength
释义	strength noun ˈstreŋ(k)th ˈstren(t)th plural strengths ˈstreŋ(k)ths ˈstren(t)ths, ˈstreŋks 1 : the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance 2 : power to resist force : solidity, toughness 3 : power of resisting attack : impregnability 4 a : legal, logical, or moral force b : a strong attribute or inherent asset the strengths and the weaknesses of the book are evident 5 a : degree of potency of effect or of concentration chili peppers in varying strengths b : intensity of light, color, sound, or odor c : vigor of expression 6 : force as measured in numbers : effective numbers of any body or organization an army at full strength 7 : one regarded as embodying or affording force or firmness : support you are my love and my strength 8 : maintenance of or a rising tendency in a price level : firmness of prices the strength of the dollar 9 : basis —used in the phrase on the strength of Phrases from strength to strength : vigorously forward : from one high point to the next Synonyms energy firepower force horsepower might muscle potence potency power puissance sinew vigor See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I was impressed by his strength. She's doing exercises to build up the strength in her legs. Don't work too hard. You need to conserve your strength for tomorrow. Pull-ups increase upper body strength. Working on a farm requires a lot of physical strength. the strength and durability of the material I pray that I'll have the strength to do what I have to do. His determination shows real strength of character. Her inner strength is an inspiration to us all. See More Recent Examples on the Web Players go through various workouts and strength and performance assessments while also taking time to meet face-to-face with team evaluators. —Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2023 His character’s journey is a thing of beauty, executed with a disarming mix of strength and fragility by an undersung veteran actor. —Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023 That happened despite Herbert's excellent arm strength and accuracy on strikes down the field and the talent the Chargers had at receiver last season. —Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2023 The Courage Award recognizes an athlete, coach or someone close to a high school athletic program who exhibits extraordinary strength and courage in daily life, on and off the fields of athletic competition. —The Courier-Journal, 31 Jan. 2023 The artists have been provided the unique opportunity to share their own struggles alongside messages of strength and determination to promote a universal message of freedom. —Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2023 During his conversation with RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells, Biden commended the family’s courage and strength, the White House said. —Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2023 Knouse was a source of strength and support when Sabatini had a health scare. —BostonGlobe.com, 28 Jan. 2023 Because that mind and that body and that strength and that ability to express yourself carry you through life. —Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 27 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Middle English strengthe, from Old English strengthu; akin to Old High German strengi strong — more at strong First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing strength at full strength go from strength to strength gather momentum/strength position of strength not know one's own strength pillar of strength strength training strength of will tensile strength there is strength in numbers at half strength safety/strength in numbers in strength on the strength of strength of purpose tower of strength industrial-strength with all one's strength from strength to strength See More at full strength go from strength to strength gather momentum/strength position of strength not know one's own strength pillar of strength strength training strength of will tensile strength there is strength in numbers at half strength safety/strength in numbers in strength on the strength of strength of purpose tower of strength industrial-strength with all one's strength from strength to strength See More Kids Definition strength noun ˈstreŋ(k)th 1 : the quality or state of being strong 2 : power to resist force 3 : power to resist attack 4 a : the power to have an effect b : degree of concentration the strength of a liquid cleaner c : intensity of light, color, sound, or odor 5 : a strong quality list the strengths and weaknesses of the book 6 : force as measured in numbers army at full strength 7 : something or someone providing force or firmness : support entry 2 her family was her strength Medical Definition strength noun ˈstreŋ(k)th ˈstren(t)th plural strengths ˈstreŋ(k)ths, ˈstren(t)ths, ˈstreŋks 1 : the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance 2 : degree of potency of effect or of concentration 3 : degree of ionization of a solution —used of acids and bases strength noun 1 as in power the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task the murdered man's wife didn't have the emotional strength to face reporters Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance power energy muscle vigor capacity capability potency force firepower competence horsepower sinew competency potence might aptitude puissance effectiveness usefulness adequacy effectualness Antonyms & Near Antonyms weakness powerlessness impotence disability inability incapacity impotency incompetence incapability incompetency inaptitude ineffectiveness uselessness helplessness inefficacy ineffectuality paralysis ineffectualness incapableness inefficaciousness See More 2 as in reliability the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged this cheap shelving unit doesn't have the strength to hold all those books Synonyms & Similar Words reliability stability sturdiness toughness durability solidity firmness soundness dependability cohesion solidness Antonyms & Near Antonyms instability insecurity precariousness shakiness unsteadiness weakness unsoundness unstableness insubstantiality unsubstantiality See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of strength are energy, force, might, and power. While all these words mean "the ability to exert effort," strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack. use weight training to build your strength While in some cases nearly identical to strength, energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work. a worker with boundless energy Although the words force and strength have much in common, force implies the actual effective exercise of power. used enough force to push the door open The words might and strength can be used in similar contexts, but might implies great or overwhelming power or strength. the belief that might makes right In some situations, the words power and strength are roughly equivalent. However, power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon. the awesome power of flowing water
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