strong |strô ng |
adjective ( stronger |strô ng gər|, strongest |strô ng gist|)
1 having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks : she cut through the water with her strong arms.
2 able to withstand great force or pressure : cotton is strong, hard-wearing, and easy to handle.
• (of a person's constitution) not easily affected by disease or hardship.
• (of a person's nervous or emotional state) not easily disturbed or upset : driving on these highways requires strong nerves.
• (of a person's character) showing determination, self-control, and good judgment : only a strong will enabled him to survive.
• in a secure financial position : the company's chip business remains strong.
• (of a market) having steadily high or rising prices.
• offering security and advantage : the company was in a strong position to negotiate a deal.
• (of a belief or feeling) intense and firmly held.
• (of a relationship) lasting and remaining warm despite difficulties.
DERIVATIVES
strongish adjective
strongly adverb
ORIGIN Old English , of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German streng, also to string .
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