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adj
1) physically powerful and healthy
Are you strong enough to carry that?[/ex]
strong hands/arms/muscles[/ex]
Two weeks after her surgery she was feeling much stronger.[/ex]
2) done with a lot of power or force
a strong punch/kick[/ex]
3) not easily broken, damaged, or destroyed
a strong fabric/glue/rope[/ex]
a strong friendship/marriage/partnership[/ex]
4) someone who is strong has confidence, determination, and emotional strength
You've got to be strong and not let their jokes bother you.[/ex]
5) good at doing something
She's a strong swimmer.[/ex]
6) firmly believed or felt
strong views/feelings/opinions[/ex]
7) of a high degree or level
There's a strong possibility that they'll get married in the spring.[/ex]
8) with a lot of power or influence
a strong leader/president[/ex]
a strong wind/current[/ex]
Our lawyers say we have a very strong case.[/ex]
9) very noticeable
a strong light/colour[/ex]
a strong British accent[/ex]
a strong smell/taste[/ex]
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going strong — successful, or healthy[/ex]
The company was founded in 1860 and is still going strong.[/ex]
sb's strong point — a good quality that makes someone or something effective[/ex]
Paula's ability to work quickly is one of her strongest points.[/ex]
Patience is not my strong point (=I am not a patient person) .[/ex]

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