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strength */*/*/
UK [streŋθ] / US noun
Word forms "strength":
singular strength plural strengths
1)
a) [uncountable] the physical energy that someone has to lift or move things

I didn't have the strength to get out of bed.

He's working on building up his upper body strength.

b) [countable/uncountable] the ability of something to support a force or weight without breaking

Calcium is needed for bone strength.

We have several boxes of different strengths.

strength of:

Test the strength of the rope.

2) [uncountable] the ability to achieve something, even in a difficult situation
strength of:

She has great strength of character.

the strength to do something:

We need someone who has the inner strength to take on a difficult job.

3) [uncountable] power in a military, political, or economic situation
strength of:

the strength of the economy

4) [countable] something that someone does very well

Ron's main strength is his ability to motivate players.

strengths and weaknesses:

The test shows the students' strengths and weaknesses.

5) [uncountable] the amount of influence that a person or group has

Don't underestimate the opposition's strength.

a show of strength by the militants

Johnson had steered himself into a position of strength.

strength of:

the strength of public opinion

6) [countable/uncountable] the size of a group of people needed to achieve something
full strength (= with everyone present):

The military force numbered 14,000 at full strength.

under/below strength (= lacking some important members):

Belgium defeated a below-strength French side.

in strength (= in large numbers):

Local people turned out in strength to support us.

7) [countable/uncountable] the amount of a substance in food, drink, medicine etc

coffees of different strengths

8) [uncountable] the value of one country's money compared to the money of other countries
strength of:

the strength of the dollar against the euro

9) [countable/uncountable] the speed or force of wind or water

winds of varying strengths

strength of:

The strength of the current makes swimming dangerous.

10) [uncountable] the amount of light, heat, sound etc that comes from something
strength of:

the strength of the sun's rays


English dictionary. 2014.

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