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strength

strength

1.2
Physical or mental power a person has to act
  • noun
  • /strɛŋkθ/
translation icon : fuerza
  • The athlete's incredible strength allowed him to lift weights far above his previous record.
  • physical strength
  • strength training
  • increase strength

You tell them to find the strength within them to keep going.

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Examples

Synonyms

ability
vsstrength
1.0

Skill or power to do something

is about general physical or mental capacity rather than task skill
power
vsstrength
1.0

Physical or mental strength to do something

emphasizes the underlying physical or mental capacity as a lasting quality
force
vsstrength
  • Specialized
2.3

Physical power that makes things move or break

is the general state of being able or capable, not the act of moving
might
vsstrength
35 3.5

Great physical strength used to lift heavy things

covers both physical and mental capacity, not only large bodily force
fortitude
vsstrength
  • Formal
32 6.7

Courage and inner strength when facing pain or trouble

is a wider quality of being able or capable beyond courageous endurance
toughness
vsstrength
18 3.2

Ability to stay strong and not break under hard conditions

is the general inner capacity rather than emphasis on physical durability
robustness
vsstrength
2 5.5

Strength and health that help a person or thing withstand hard conditions

is a wider notion of capacity, not focused only on surviving hardship
hardiness
vsstrength
1 4.6

Ability to stay strong and survive difficult weather or illness

is broader, including both surviving hardship and general mental ability
mightiness
vsstrength
1 6.7

Great physical strength that people notice

is the broader quality of having notable physical or mental capacity
sturdiness
vsstrength
1 3.5

Being firm in your beliefs and not easily changed by others

is broader, covering physical and mental capacity beyond character resolve
stoutness
vsstrength
1 6.0

Being very brave and determined when facing problems

is the general capacity to be robust physically or mentally, not only courage
powerfulness
vsstrength
3.7

Great strength or influence that affects others

focuses on inner capacity rather than public influence or authority

Antonyms

133 1.4

Lack of physical or mental strength that makes someone less able to act

17 5.2

Something that is easy to break or damage, like glass

Compounds

A person's ability to stay calm and keep trying during hard times

The power of a country's armed forces to fight

field strength
  • Specialized
4 5.6

A measure of how strong an electric or magnetic field is at a place

Very strong and made for heavy use in factories, not for regular home use

tensile strength
  • Specialized
4 5.1

The most force a material can take when pulled before it breaks

Strength in the muscles around your stomach and back that helps you stay steady and move

2 4.1

A person who gives strong, steady support to others in hard times

An alcoholic drink like gin with no water or other drinks

A person who gives strong support and comfort in hard times

1 5.8

How strong a magnetic field is in a place

field strength unit
  • Specialized
7.3

A way to measure how strong a magnetic field is, for example tesla

high-strength brass
  • Specialized
7.0

A strong metal made from copper and zinc with a little manganese added

How Strong

might
35 3.5
strength
1.2
weakness
133 1.4
frailty
3 5.0

Surface Forms

strength singular
strengths plural

Morphology

strength = strong (transparent) = strong + th

A straightforward noun formation from the adjective 'strong' indicating the quality or state of being strong.

Etymology

Strength comes from old English and is built from strong ('powerful') plus -th (a noun ending meaning 'state' or 'quality'). So, strength is the 'state of being strong', which fits physical or mental power.