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[streŋθ]

noun

1) [U] the physical energy that someone has to lift or move things

upper 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 breaking

Test the strength of the rope.[/ex]

3) [U] the ability to deal with difficult situations

She has great strength of character.[/ex]

4) [U] power in a military, political, or economic situation

the strength of the dollar against the euro[/ex]

5) [C] something that someone does very well

Syn:

ability

Ron'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 has

the 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]