strong

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strong is part of the Basic English 850.
strong is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

Contents 1 Adjective 1.1 Synonyms 1.2 Antonyms 1.3 Derived words and phrases 1.4 Related words and phrases 1.5 See also

[change] Adjective

Positive strong

Comparative stronger

Superlative strongest

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.

[change] Synonyms

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

[change] Antonyms

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

[change] Derived words and phrases

• strongbox
• strongly
• strongman

[change] Related words and phrases

• strength

[change] See also

• built
• muscle