- strength*/*/*/
- [streŋθ]noun1) [U] the physical energy that someone has to lift or move thingsupper body strength[/ex]The job requires a lot of physical strength.[/ex]I didn't have the strength to get out of bed.[/ex]2) [C/U] the ability of something to pull, push, or support something without breakingTest the strength of the rope.[/ex]3) [U] the ability to deal with difficult situationsShe has great strength of character.[/ex]4) [U] power in a military, political, or economic situationthe strength of the dollar against the euro[/ex]5) [C] something that someone does very wellSyn:abilityRon's main strength is his ability to motivate players.[/ex]The test shows the students' strengths and weaknesses.[/ex]6) [U] the amount of influence that a person or group hasthe strength of public opinion[/ex]•on the strength of sth — based on what you saw, heard, experienced etc[/ex]I heard their new single, and on the strength of that I bought the album.[/ex]
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.