Inglês

strong

gb/stɹˈɔŋ/ us/stɹˈɔŋ/
A1 Inglês
~ 600
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective A1 property
1

having a lot of physical power

Having a lot of physical power or muscle strength.

Padrão de uso: [someone/something] is strong
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'strong' with 'heavy'; 'heavy' means it weighs a lot, not that it can resist force.
Sinónimos
powerful (Emphasizes possession of great power; can be broader than just physical strength.)
Antónimos
weak (Lacking physical strength or power.)
Colocações
strong man |strong muscles |physically strong |strong body |strong arms
Temas
daily life |sports |health |body |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.

Padrão de uso: [someone/something] is strong in/at [area]
Sinónimos
influential (Focuses on the ability to affect others' decisions or actions.)
Antónimos
powerless (Having no control or influence.)
Colocações
strong leader |strong position |strong influence |strong presence
Temas
politics |business |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.

Padrão de uso: [something] has a strong [taste/smell/color]
Sinónimos
intense (Emphasizes high degree of sensory experience; can apply to more senses than 'strong'.)
Antónimos
mild (Having a gentle or not intense taste, smell, or color.)
Colocações
strong coffee |strong smell |strong flavor |strong perfume
Temas
food |senses |food_drink |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • This cheese has a very strong flavor.
  • The perfume has a strong scent that lasts all day.
  • She prefers strong coffee in the morning.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.

Padrão de uso: [something] is strong enough to [do something]
Sinónimos
sturdy (Stresses solid construction and durability.)
Antónimos
fragile (Easily broken or damaged.)
Colocações
strong material |strong bridge |strong wall
Temas
construction |safety |technology |science |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • The table is made of strong oak wood.
  • We need a strong rope for climbing.
  • This glass is surprisingly strong.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.

Padrão de uso: [someone] is strong in/at [activity/subject]
Sinónimos
competent (Suggests adequate skill; 'strong' often implies higher skill than competent.)
Antónimos
weak (Lacking skill or ability in an area.)
Colocações
strong skills |strong candidate |strong performance
Temas
education |work |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • She is strong in mathematics.
  • He gave a strong performance on stage.
  • We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I am strong in reading.
  • She is strong at cooking.
  • He is strong at sports.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
strong
IPA
GB/stɹˈɔŋ/
US/stɹˈɔŋ/
Sílabas e acento
strong (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (strong)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
  • Base: strong
  • Comparative: stronger
  • Superlative: strongest
Família de palavras
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
Expressões

come on strong

1
/kˈʌm ˈɔn stɹˈɔŋ/
idiom informal

behave too forcefully or eagerly

To act too forcefully or eagerly toward someone or something.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

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

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