adjective / adverb
strong
STRONG/strɔːŋ/
Able to exert or withstand substantial force.
The strong draft horse pulls the loaded cart forward.
Etymology
Old English strang already covered bodily power, firmness of character, and forceful effects. The modern sense preserves that shared idea of possessing force, whether exerting power or remaining sturdy under pressure.
In context
they're strong enough to hold our weight
More examples
- This rope is strong enough to hold your weight.
- Steel makes the frame stronger without adding much weight.
- Strong winds bend the trees along the road.
Forms
strong · stronger · strongest
strength noun — Ability to exert or withstand force.
strengthen verb — To make or become physically stronger.