strength

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Derived terms 1.3.4 Related terms 1.3.5 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈstɹɛŋθ/
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[edit] Etymology

Old English strengþu.

[edit] Noun

strength (plural strengths)

1. The quality of being strong.

   It requires great strength to lift heavy objects.

2. The intensity of a force or power; potency.

   Have the strength of ten men.

3. The strongest part of something.
4. A positive attribute.

   We all have our own strengths and weaknesses.

[edit] Synonyms

• fortitude
• power
• potency
• expertise

[edit] Antonyms

The quality of being strong

• weakness

A positive attribute

• weakness

[edit] Derived terms

[edit] Related terms

• strong
• strongly

[edit] Translations