Strong
Example: He is strong and lifts heavy objects
Definition
"Strong" describes the quality of having great physical power or strength, enabling a person or object to exert force or withstand pressure. It can also refer to robustness or durability in various contexts, such as strong materials or strong emotions.
Etymology
The word "strong" comes from the Old English "strang," meaning powerful or severe. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, and its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic word "strangaz." Did you know that "strong" has maintained a consistent meaning related to power and force for over a thousand years?
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"Strong" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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