strength
noun
plural strengths
ˈstreŋ(k)ths 
ˈstren(t)ths,
ˈstreŋks
1
: the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance
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
Examples of strength in a Sentence
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.
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Her strength is not just in her ability to fight, but in her refusal to disappear.
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Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Still, her look of the day was pretty ab-baring, and Gentry showed some serious core strength for it, despite her penchant for relaxing.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Once Gottfried is sworn in, the two parties will have even strength on most committees, with co-chairs who will take turns holding the gavel, except for an oversight committee that Republicans will control to investigate fraud in government programs.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Other studies, though small, also suggest that collagen can help alleviate joint pain and support nail strength.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2025
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Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Still, her look of the day was pretty ab-baring, and Gentry showed some serious core strength for it, despite her penchant for relaxing.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Once Gottfried is sworn in, the two parties will have even strength on most committees, with co-chairs who will take turns holding the gavel, except for an oversight committee that Republicans will control to investigate fraud in government programs.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Other studies, though small, also suggest that collagen can help alleviate joint pain and support nail strength.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strength. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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strength
noun1
: 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
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
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