noun
strength
STRENGKTH/streŋkθ/
The capacity to exert or withstand force.
The woman uses her strength to carry the heavy sack.
Etymology
The suffix turns “strong” into a quality: not just muscular force, but firmness and the capacity to resist. The Old English noun already covered both bodily power and moral resistance.
In context
bears with their Incredible strength and sharp claws are capable of killing a deer with a single swipe
More examples
- Regular exercise builds strength in your legs.
- Engineers test the strength of the bridge's steel supports.
- She slowly regains her strength after the illness.
Forms
strength · strengths
strong adjective — Having great physical power or resisting force well.
strengthen verb — To make or become stronger.
Similar words
- power
- Emphasizes the ability to exert force rather than resist it.
- durability
- Emphasizes resisting wear or damage over a long period.
- sturdiness
- Emphasizes solid construction and resistance to bending or breaking.