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strength

[strengkth, strength, strenth] / strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ /
NOUN
stamina, mental or physical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clout courage durability energy firmness fortitude health power stability tenacity toughness vigor vitality
STRONG
backbone body brawn brawniness force hardiness healthiness lustiness might muscle nerve physique pith potency pow powerhouse robustness security sinew sock soundness stableness stalwartness steadiness steamroller stoutness sturdiness substance verdure vim zip
WEAK
brute force strong arm
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cowardice idleness inactivity infirmity instability lethargy weakness
STRONG
powerlessness
WEAK
disadvantage enervation lack
NOUN
intensity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clout concentration depth effectiveness energy power spirit vigor virtue
STRONG
cogency efficacy extremity fervor force juice kick potency resolution vehemence
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idleness inactivity lethargy weakness
STRONG
ineffectiveness powerlessness
WEAK
disadvantage enervation lack
NOUN
advantage, substance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
asset sense weight
STRONG
anchor body burden connection core gist guts in license mainstay meat pith purport security succor wire
WEAK
intestinal fortitude strong point upper hand
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior exteriority outside
WEAK
disadvantage enervation lack lethargy weakness

Example Sentences

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UCLA’s relief pitching continues to be a major strength.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

When the car dips deeply into its reserves of power, the electronics hum low and with gathering strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But the show of strength doesn’t provide much guidance on how much blowback the labor market will experience from the Iran war and the subsequent energy shock and stock market slump.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Clark showed fine strength to crash over for Saints' second but in the second half Wigan moved into what had seemed like a comfortable 14-point lead.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He reveled in the strength of his legs and the stretch of his back; in the suppleness that let him turn at full speed on a single paw.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.