strong

strong is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: strŏng, IPA: /stɹɒŋ/, SAMPA: /strQN/
• (US) enPR: strŏng, IPA: /stɹɑŋ/, SAMPA: /strAN/
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Adjective

Positive strong

Comparative stronger

Superlative strongest

A strong man

1. Having big muscles; physically powerful.

   Arnold is very strong.

2. Having a smell or flavor that is easy to notice.

   She wore strong perfume.

   The taste of cinnamon was strong in my drink.

Synonyms

• (physically powerful) powerful, muscular, big, buff
• (easy to notice) potent, heavy, powerful

Antonyms

• (physically powerful) weak, wimpy
• (easy to notice) light, weak, soft

Related words

• strongly
• strength
• strongman