strength

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈstɹɛŋθ/
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Noun

Singular strength

Plural strengths

This man has a lot of strength

1. (uncountable) If you have strength you are strong.
   1. If you have strength your muscles are very powerful.

      I don't have the strength to lift something that heavy.

   2. Strength can also mean you are strong or tough is some other way, such as a strong mind or strong will.

      She needed great strength to deal with her sickness and poverty.

2. (countable) A strength is a good quality.

   The plan had may strengths, such as not needing many people and being easy to do.

Antonyms

• weakness