strong
/stɹɔŋ/ adjective A1- Capable of producing great physical force. · a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong· The man was nearly drowned after a strong undercurrent swept him out to sea.
- Capable of withstanding great physical force. · a strong foundation; good strong shoes
- Possessing power, might, or strength.
- Determined; unyielding. · He is strong in the face of adversity.
- Highly stimulating to the senses. · a strong light; a strong taste
- Having an offensive or intense odor or flavor. · a strong smell
- Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient. · a strong cup of coffee; a strong medicine
- Having a high alcoholic content. · a strong drink· She gets up, and pours herself a strong one. - Eagles, Lying Eyes
Comparative stronger · Superlative strongest
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It happened shortly after this that the Lion was caught by some hunters, who bound him by strong ropes to the ground.
The Hare said, “Oh, how I have longed to see this day, in which the weak shall take their place with impunity by the side of the strong.” And after the Hare said this, he ran for his life.
The Orientals are stronger than we are in cases of conscience, and, very prudently, have no hell—that is the point.”
There are times when the small and lowly are the strongest to do mischief.”
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