Engelsk

strong

gb/stɹˈɔŋ/ us/stɹˈɔŋ/
A1 Engelsk
~ 600
Betydninger
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adjective A1 property
1

having a lot of physical power

Having a lot of physical power or muscle strength.

Brugsmønster: [someone/something] is strong
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'strong' with 'heavy'; 'heavy' means it weighs a lot, not that it can resist force.
Synonymer
powerful (Emphasizes possession of great power; can be broader than just physical strength.)
Antonymer
weak (Lacking physical strength or power.)
Ordforbindelser
strong man |strong muscles |physically strong |strong body |strong arms
Temaer
daily life |sports |health |body |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She is strong enough to lift that heavy box.
  • The athlete is incredibly strong for his age.
  • These ropes are strong and will not break easily.
Læringseksempler
  • He is very strong.
  • The box is heavy, but she is strong.
  • My father is strong.
adjective B1 property
2

having great influence or authority

Having a lot of influence or control over people or things.

Brugsmønster: [someone/something] is strong in/at [area]
Synonymer
influential (Focuses on the ability to affect others' decisions or actions.)
Antonymer
powerless (Having no control or influence.)
Ordforbindelser
strong leader |strong position |strong influence |strong presence
Temaer
politics |business |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She is a strong leader who inspires her team.
  • The company is in a strong position in the market.
  • He has a strong voice in the community.
Læringseksempler
  • She is a strong leader.
  • He has a strong role in the group.
  • Our team is in a strong position.
adjective A2 property
3

having an intense taste, smell, or color

Having a very clear and powerful taste, smell, or color.

Brugsmønster: [something] has a strong [taste/smell/color]
Synonymer
intense (Emphasizes high degree of sensory experience; can apply to more senses than 'strong'.)
Antonymer
mild (Having a gentle or not intense taste, smell, or color.)
Ordforbindelser
strong coffee |strong smell |strong flavor |strong perfume
Temaer
food |senses |food_drink |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • This cheese has a very strong flavor.
  • The perfume has a strong scent that lasts all day.
  • She prefers strong coffee in the morning.
Læringseksempler
  • This tea has a strong taste.
  • The food has a strong smell.
  • I like strong coffee.
adjective A2 property
4

able to resist force or damage

Not easily broken, damaged, or hurt.

Brugsmønster: [something] is strong enough to [do something]
Synonymer
sturdy (Stresses solid construction and durability.)
Antonymer
fragile (Easily broken or damaged.)
Ordforbindelser
strong material |strong bridge |strong wall
Temaer
construction |safety |technology |science |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The table is made of strong oak wood.
  • We need a strong rope for climbing.
  • This glass is surprisingly strong.
Læringseksempler
  • This chair is strong.
  • The rope is strong.
  • The house is strong.
adjective B1 property
5

having high skill or ability in something

Very good at something; skilled.

Brugsmønster: [someone] is strong in/at [activity/subject]
Synonymer
competent (Suggests adequate skill; 'strong' often implies higher skill than competent.)
Antonymer
weak (Lacking skill or ability in an area.)
Ordforbindelser
strong skills |strong candidate |strong performance
Temaer
education |work |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She is strong in mathematics.
  • He gave a strong performance on stage.
  • We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills.
Læringseksempler
  • I am strong in reading.
  • She is strong at cooking.
  • He is strong at sports.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
strong
IPA
GB/stɹˈɔŋ/
US/stɹˈɔŋ/
Stavelser og tryk
strong (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (strong)
Ordformer
Adjective
  • Base: strong
  • Comparative: stronger
  • Superlative: strongest
Ordfamilie
Forms
stronger adjective strongest adjective
Core family
strength noun A2 strengthen verb B1 strongly adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
weak adjective A2 weakness noun A2 weaken verb B1
Udtryk

come on strong

1
/kˈʌm ˈɔn stɹˈɔŋ/
idiom informal

behave too forcefully or eagerly

To act too forcefully or eagerly toward someone or something.

Eksempler
  • He came on too strong during the interview and scared them off.
  • The salesman comes on strong when he talks about new products.

going strong

1
/ɡˈoʊɪŋ stɹˈɔŋ/
idiom

continuing successfully for a long time

Still healthy, active, or successful after a long time.

Eksempler
  • They’ve been married for 40 years and are still going strong.
  • The old factory is still going strong after a century of operation.

strong language

1
/stɹˈɔŋ lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

offensive or emotional words used in speech/writing

Words that are offensive, rude, or show strong feelings.

Eksempler
  • The movie contains some scenes with strong language.
  • He used strong language to criticize the decision.

strong suit

1
/stɹˈɔŋ sˈut/
idiom

something someone does very well

A subject or activity someone is very good at.

Eksempler
  • Mathematics has never been my strong suit.
  • Her strong suit is creative writing.

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