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STRENGTH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Strength.

How to pronounce strength:

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Strength - as a noun

Capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war

Example: "We faced an army of great strength"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
military capabilitymilitary posturemilitary strengthposture9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
capability19capableness17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Physical energy or intensity

Example: "He hit with all the force he could muster"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
force10forcefulness20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intensity12intensiveness16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An asset of special worth or utility

Example: "Cooking is his forte"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forte8long suitmetier8speciality17specialty16strong pointstrong suit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
asset5plus6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty

Example: "The strength of his argument settled the matter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
persuasiveness19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
power10powerfulness20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

Example: "He adjusted the intensity of the sound"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intensity12intensity level
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
magnitude13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects

Example: "The toxin's potency"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
effectiveness24potency14

The condition of financial success

Example: "The strength of the company's stock in recent weeks"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
weakness15

Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

Example: "They advertised the durability of their products"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
durability16enduringness14lastingness12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
permanence16permanency19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Strength - as a verb

To give strength to; to strengthen.

Example Sentences

"He showed great strength in lifting the heavy box."
"I need to work on my upper body strength for the fitness test."
"Her strength of character helped her overcome many obstacles in life."
"The building was designed to withstand the strength of earthquakes."
"His strength as a leader inspired confidence in the team."
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Word Game Points

Is STRENGTH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, strength is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRENGTH has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is STRENGTH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, strength is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRENGTH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is STRENGTH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, strength is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRENGTH has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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