Αγγλικά

strong

gb/stɹˈɔŋ/ us/stɹˈɔŋ/
A1 Αγγλικά
~ 600
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective A1 property
1

having a lot of physical power

Having a lot of physical power or muscle strength.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [someone/something] is strong
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'strong' with 'heavy'; 'heavy' means it weighs a lot, not that it can resist force.
Συνώνυμα
powerful (Emphasizes possession of great power; can be broader than just physical strength.)
Αντώνυμα
weak (Lacking physical strength or power.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
strong man |strong muscles |physically strong |strong body |strong arms
Θέματα
daily life |sports |health |body |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • 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.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [someone/something] is strong in/at [area]
Συνώνυμα
influential (Focuses on the ability to affect others' decisions or actions.)
Αντώνυμα
powerless (Having no control or influence.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
strong leader |strong position |strong influence |strong presence
Θέματα
politics |business |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • 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.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [something] has a strong [taste/smell/color]
Συνώνυμα
intense (Emphasizes high degree of sensory experience; can apply to more senses than 'strong'.)
Αντώνυμα
mild (Having a gentle or not intense taste, smell, or color.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
strong coffee |strong smell |strong flavor |strong perfume
Θέματα
food |senses |food_drink |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • This cheese has a very strong flavor.
  • The perfume has a strong scent that lasts all day.
  • She prefers strong coffee in the morning.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • 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.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [something] is strong enough to [do something]
Συνώνυμα
sturdy (Stresses solid construction and durability.)
Αντώνυμα
fragile (Easily broken or damaged.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
strong material |strong bridge |strong wall
Θέματα
construction |safety |technology |science |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • The table is made of strong oak wood.
  • We need a strong rope for climbing.
  • This glass is surprisingly strong.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • 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.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [someone] is strong in/at [activity/subject]
Συνώνυμα
competent (Suggests adequate skill; 'strong' often implies higher skill than competent.)
Αντώνυμα
weak (Lacking skill or ability in an area.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
strong skills |strong candidate |strong performance
Θέματα
education |work |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • She is strong in mathematics.
  • He gave a strong performance on stage.
  • We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I am strong in reading.
  • She is strong at cooking.
  • He is strong at sports.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
strong
IPA
GB/stɹˈɔŋ/
US/stɹˈɔŋ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
strong (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (strong)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
  • Base: strong
  • Comparative: stronger
  • Superlative: strongest
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις

come on strong

1
/kˈʌm ˈɔn stɹˈɔŋ/
idiom informal

behave too forcefully or eagerly

To act too forcefully or eagerly toward someone or something.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

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

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