American Dictionary
Definition strong in American English
strong
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
strong relationships are close and firmly established
a strong friendship/marriage/partnership
someone who is strong has confidence, determination, and emotional strength
good at doing or understanding something
She's a strong swimmer.
They are very strong on recycling in Germany.
They have a very strong basketball team this year.
I have particularly strong views on that subject.
I have a strong feeling she's not coming back.
There's a strong possibility that they'll marry in the spring.
strong medication
I had to use strong language (=words that shock people), but I think it worked.
clear and noticeable
She has very strong features (=you are likely to notice and admire her eyes, nose, and mouth).
There was a strong police presence (=a lot of police officers) at the demonstration.
The crowd was 10,000 strong.
