strength
noun
plural strengths
ˈstreŋ(k)ths 
ˈstren(t)ths,
ˈstreŋks
1
: the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance
3
: power of resisting attack : impregnability
4
a
: legal, logical, or moral force
b
: a strong attribute or inherent asset
the strengths and the weaknesses of the book are evident
5
a
: degree of potency of effect or of concentration
chili peppers in varying strengths
b
: intensity of light, color, sound, or odor
c
: vigor of expression
6
: force as measured in numbers : effective numbers of any body or organization
an army at full strength
7
: one regarded as embodying or affording force or firmness : support
you are my love and my strength
8
: maintenance of or a rising tendency in a price level : firmness of prices
the strength of the dollar
9
: basis
—used in the phrase on the strength of
Examples of strength in a Sentence
I was impressed by his strength.
She's doing exercises to build up the strength in her legs.
Don't work too hard. You need to conserve your strength for tomorrow.
Pull-ups increase upper body strength.
Working on a farm requires a lot of physical strength.
the strength and durability of the material
I pray that I'll have the strength to do what I have to do.
His determination shows real strength of character.
Her inner strength is an inspiration to us all.
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Today's demonstrations show the strength of our growing movement, powered by people of all walks of life coming together to demand investments in our communities, not more cages.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The organization will have to rely on the overall strength of its 40-man roster and rework the bullpen on the fly.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Neuroplasticity allows for the formation of new connections, the purging of obsolete ones, and changes in the strength of existing connections—all processes that make subtle changes to the structure of our neural networks.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
Getty Images That said, international and U.S. stock returns tend to ebb and flow in cycles, with each showing multi-year periods of relative strength and weakness.
—Greg Iacurci,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The organization will have to rely on the overall strength of its 40-man roster and rework the bullpen on the fly.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Neuroplasticity allows for the formation of new connections, the purging of obsolete ones, and changes in the strength of existing connections—all processes that make subtle changes to the structure of our neural networks.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
Getty Images That said, international and U.S. stock returns tend to ebb and flow in cycles, with each showing multi-year periods of relative strength and weakness.
—Greg Iacurci,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for strength
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“Strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strength. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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strength
noun1
: the quality or state of being strong
2
: power to resist force
3
: power to resist attack
4
a
: the power to have an effect
b
: degree of concentration
the strength of a liquid cleaner
c
: intensity of light, color, sound, or odor
5
: a strong quality
list the strengths and weaknesses of the book
6
: force as measured in numbers
army at full strength
7
: something or someone providing force or firmness : support entry 2
her family was her strength
Medical Definition
strength
noun
plural strengths
ˈstreŋ(k)ths, ˈstren(t)ths, ˈstreŋks
1
: the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance
2
: degree of potency of effect or of concentration
3
: degree of ionization of a solution
—used of acids and bases
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