Meaning of strong In English

• 0 powerful; having or using great force or control:

  • She must be very strong to carry such a weight on her back.

  • It is surely the duty of the stronger members in a society to help those who are weak.

  • My grandmother had a strong influence/effect on my early childhood.

  • Strong winds are forecast in the area for the next few days.

  • It's surprising what strong memories a photograph can produce.

  • Get Carl to lift it - he's as strong as an ox (= very strong).

  • We will need strong policies if our economic problems are to be solved.

  • I can give you stronger pain-killing drugs if these aren't strong enough.

  • Strong trading links exist between us and many South American countries.

  • Without a doubt, she's the strongest candidate we've interviewed for the job.

  • As a guitarist, he's strong on (= good at) technique but lacks feeling in some pieces.

• 1 difficult to argue with; firm and determined:

  • She has strong opinions about religion.

  • He has a strong personality, but don't let him bully you.

  • Most of the group have strong views on the subject of divorce.

• 2 If a taste, smell, etc. is strong, it is very noticeable or powerful:

  • A strong light was shining straight in my eyes.

  • There's a really strong smell of bleach in the corridor.

  • This coffee is too strong for me.

  • The room was decorated in very strong colours.

  • What a strong likeness there is between the brothers!

• 3 difficult to break, destroy, or make sick, or able to support a heavy weight or force:

  • a strong box/chair

  • The window is made from very strong glass - it won't shatter.

  • It's a serious disease, but he's very strong - I think he'll pull through.

• 4 expressing something in a forceful way, without trying not to offend people:

  • He used very strong words about the way the federal officials had behaved.

  • The manager had some strong words to say about the team's defensive play.

  • She said that she condemned their actions in the strongest terms.

  • The State Department also used strong language to deny a US policy shift.

  • The movie is rated PG (Parental guidance suggested) for strong language.

  • The producer broke some barriers with his show NYPD Blue, which featured the strongest language yet heard on a network-TV series.

• 5 very likely to happen:

  • There's a strong possibility/likelihood of finding the child within the next few hours.

  • The treatment's chances of success are stronger if it is started as soon as the disease is diagnosed.

• 6 having the stated number of people, members, etc.:

  • The crowd had grown to be several hundred strong.

• 7 A strong acid, alkali, or chemical base produces many ions (= atoms with an electrical charge) when it is dissolved in water.

• 8 to behave towards another person in a way that is too severe, or that shows a strong sexual interest that the other person does not want:

  • I think you came on a bit strong - it wasn't her fault.

  • He's always coming on strong to me - I wish he'd stop.

  • He came on strong in the early rounds to annihilate the competition.

• 9 physically powerful or energetic:

  • You must be strong to be able to lift all that weight.

  • I feel a little stronger every day.

  • Strong winds blew down a number of trees.

  • The doctor prescribed a stronger pain-killer.

• 10 not easily broken or damaged:

  • The swings are strong enough for any of the kids.

• 11 having a forceful and determined personality:

  • He has a strong personality, but don’t let him intimidate you.

• 12 having a lot of influence or importance:

  • My grandmother had a strong influence on me as a child.

  • He is a strong supporter of the arts in the city.

• 13 believed or expressed without any doubt; persuasive:

  • She has strong opinions about many things.

  • There are strong arguments to support both sides.

• 14 easily noticed, felt, tasted, or smelled; obvious:

  • He bears a strong likeness to his brother.

  • This coffee is too strong!

  • There was a strong smell of gas.

• 15 likely or realistic:

  • There’s a strong possibility that the naval base will close next year.

• 16 an activity or industry that is strong is growing and becoming more successful:

  • Economic news has been better than expected, with retail sales remaining strong.

  • Worldwide sales benefited from a strong performance in Europe.

  • strong demand/growth/trading

  • a strong economy/market/sector

• 17 having or making a lot of money and so in a good financial position:

  • Commodity prices have remained extremely strong this year.

  • The Company maintains a strong financial position, with working capital of $33,500,000.

  • Several technology stocks are continuing to post strong gains on Nasdaq.

  • Nearly all leading markets enjoyed a strong performance during April, led by Wall Street.

  • strong balance sheets/cash flows

• 18 having existed for a long time and likely to remain successful:

  • While Europe has developed a strong position in mobile communications, substantial barriers still remain.

  • Owning a strong brand is key to having a successful business.

  • a strong link/relationship/alliance

• 19 used to describe behaviour or opinions that are firm and determined:

  • Scientists have been telling us for years that it is essential for us to take strong action on global warming.

  • Against strong opposition from some CEOs, investors moved to ensure that the roles of chair and CEO were separated.

  • strong leadership/management

  • strong commitment/interest/support There has been strong support in Congress for the proposals.

• 20 a currency that is strong keeps or increases its value in relation to most other currencies:

  • Money experts anticipate the pound will remain strong against the dollar next year.

  • a strong dollar/euro/pound

• 21 used after a number to show how many people belong to or are involved in something:

  • The call centre has an 80-strong workforce.

• 22 to be the thing that someone is particularly good at:

  • Financial planning does not seem to be the strong suit of many consumers in the modern world.

• 23 used to say that something is likely to happen:

  • A sale of the business in three parts is a strong possibility.