strength
gb/stɹˈɛŋθ/ us/stɹˈɛŋθ/
A2
English
~ 1300
erő, lelkierő, erősség
NOUN
A2
1
erő
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s strength
His physical strength allowed him to lift the heavy box.
Fizikai ereje lehetővé tette, hogy felemelje a nehéz dobozt.
The athlete's strength impressed the crowd.
A sportoló ereje lenyűgözte a közönséget.
After the illness, she worked to regain her strength.
You need strength to carry all those bags.
The wrestler's strength was unmatched in the competition.
Learner examples
She has great strength in her arms.
Nagy erő van a karjaiban.
He lost his strength after being sick.
A betegség után elvesztette az erejét.
I need more strength to open this jar.
This job needs a lot of strength.
He used his strength to move the table.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'strength' with 'strong'. 'Strength' is a noun; 'strong' is an adjective.
Meaning
physical power or force
Collocations
physical strength
|inner strength
|build strength
|test strength
|muscle strength
Synonyms
power (A general term for physical or mechanical force, not limited to living beings.)
Antonyms
weakness (A lack of physical power or ability.)
Themes
health
|sports
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The ability of a person or animal to use a lot of physical power.
The quality or state of having great physical power or force.
NOUN
B1
2
lelkierő
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s strength
She showed great strength during the crisis.
Nagy lelkierőt mutatott a válság idején.
He found the strength to forgive her.
Erőt talált magában, hogy megbocsásson neki.
Her inner strength helped her through tough times.
It takes strength to admit you were wrong.
She drew strength from her friends' support.
Learner examples
She has the strength to face problems.
Van benne elég lelkierő, hogy szembenézzen a problémákkal.
He found the strength to keep going.
Erőt talált magában, hogy folytassa.
It takes strength to tell the truth.
She has emotional strength in hard times.
He needs more strength to deal with stress.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'strength' here with 'bravery'. Bravery is about facing danger; this sense is about enduring hardship.
Meaning
mental or emotional resilience
Collocations
inner strength
|emotional strength
|strength of character
|find strength
|draw strength
Synonyms
resilience (Focuses on the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.)
Antonyms
fragility (The quality of being easily upset or emotionally broken.)
Themes
emotions
|personal development
|health
Definition
The ability to stay strong in your mind or feelings when things are hard.
The ability to remain firm, determined, or positive when faced with stress, difficulty, or pain.
NOUN
B1
3
erősség
B1
Usage pattern:
[something]'s strength is [something]
Her main strength is her ability to communicate clearly.
A fő erőssége az, hogy világosan tud kommunikálni.
The team's strengths include speed and teamwork.
A csapat erősségei közé tartozik a gyorsaság és a csapatmunka.
Knowing your strengths can help you choose the right career.
One of the strengths of this phone is its battery life.
We should play to our strengths in the competition.
Learner examples
Her strength is speaking well.
Az erőssége az, hogy jól beszél.
The team's strength is working together.
A csapat erőssége az együttműködés.
My strength is in writing stories.
One strength of this car is its low cost.
We should use our strengths to win.
Meaning
advantage or beneficial quality
Collocations
key strength
|main strength
|play to strengths
|strength and weakness
Synonyms
asset (A useful or valuable quality, skill, or resource.)
Antonyms
weakness (A fault or disadvantage that makes success harder.)
Themes
business
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something good about a person or thing that helps them succeed.
A good quality or ability that gives someone or something an advantage over others.
NOUN
B2
4
erősség
B1
Usage pattern:
the strength of [something]
The wind reached hurricane strength by nightfall.
Estére hurrikánerejűvé erősödött a szél.
I prefer coffee with less strength in the morning.
Reggel a gyengébb kávét szeretem.
Check the signal strength before you start streaming.
The bridge was tested for its load-bearing strength.
The medicine varies in strength depending on the dose.
Learner examples
The wind has great strength today.
Ma nagyon erős a szél.
My tea has too much strength for me.
Túl erős nekem a teám.
The phone has low signal strength here.
We tested the rope's strength.
This perfume has a lot of strength.
Meaning
degree of intensity or concentration
Collocations
signal strength
|wind strength
|alcohol strength
|material strength
Synonyms
intensity (Focuses on the degree of force or energy present.)
Antonyms
weakness (Low level of intensity, concentration, or force.)
Themes
science
|technology
Definition
How strong something is, like a drink, smell, signal, or material.
The level of force, power, concentration, or effectiveness of something such as a drink, signal, light, or material.
Grammar
Dictionary form
strength
IPA
GB/stɹˈɛŋθ/
US/stɹˈɛŋθ/
Syllables & stress
strength (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (strength)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: strength
- Plural: strength, strengths
Word family
Expressions
draw strength from [something]
1/dɹˈɔ stɹˈɛŋθ fɹˈʌm sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
gain resilience from source
To get mental or emotional power from something or someone.
Examples
- She draws strength from her family's support.
- He drew strength from his past experiences.
in strength
1/ˈɪn stɹˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
in large numbers together
When many people or things are together with power or force.
Examples
- The protesters came out in strength to support the cause.
- Fans turned up in strength for the final match.
play to your strengths
1/plˈeɪ tə jˈʊɹ stɹˈɛŋθs/
idiom
use your best skills for success
To do things that you are good at so you can succeed.
Examples
- In the interview, try to play to your strengths.
- The coach told the team to play to their strengths.
strength to strength
1/stɹˈɛŋθ tə stɹˈɛŋθ/
idiom
keep improving steadily
To keep getting better and more successful over time.
Examples
- Since launching, the company has gone from strength to strength.
- Her career has gone from strength to strength since she moved abroad.