sturdy
gb/stˈɚdi/ us/stˈɚdi/
B1
Inglês
~ 6500
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B1
property
1
strongly built and durable
strong and solid, and not likely to break or wear out easily
Padrão de uso:
a sturdy [object]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use 'hard' instead of 'sturdy' for objects (e.g., 'hard shoes'). 'Hard' describes the surface, while 'sturdy' describes how strong and well-made something is overall. Another mistake is confusing 'sturdy' with 'heavy'; something can be sturdy without being very heavy.
Sinónimos
strong (very general word; does not always emphasize being well-made like 'sturdy' does for objects)
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solid (suggests heaviness and firmness; 'sturdy' adds the idea of lasting a long time)
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durable (focuses more on lasting a long time rather than on heaviness or thickness)
Antónimos
flimsy (suggests something is light, weak, and easily broken, the opposite of well-built and strong)
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fragile (emphasizes that something breaks or is damaged easily, unlike sturdy things)
Colocações
sturdy table
|sturdy shoes
|sturdy boots
|sturdy furniture
|sturdy construction
|sturdy box
Temas
daily life
|homes
|shopping
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- We bought a sturdy table that can withstand the kids climbing on it.
- Make sure you wear sturdy boots for the hike; the trail is rocky and steep.
- The suitcase looks small, but it's surprisingly sturdy and can handle rough handling.
- The bridge is built from sturdy steel beams that support heavy traffic.
- I need a sturdy box to ship these glass bottles overseas.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He sat on a sturdy chair made of wood.
- These sturdy shoes are good for walking all day.
- The children played on a sturdy metal frame in the park.
- She keeps her books in a sturdy cardboard box.
- We built a sturdy wall around the garden.
unknown
B1
property
2
physically strong and solidly built
having a strong, solid body and good physical strength
Padrão de uso:
a sturdy [person/animal]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use 'fat' instead of 'sturdy', which sounds rude. 'Sturdy' is usually positive and focuses on strength, not on extra weight. Some also confuse 'sturdy' with 'strong-willed'; for personality or opinions, use 'strong-willed' or 'determined', not this physical sense.
Sinónimos
strong (very general; does not always suggest a solid or stocky build the way 'sturdy' does)
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robust (slightly more formal; can also refer to general health and energy, not just build)
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stocky (focuses more on being short and broad; 'sturdy' is more positive and about strength)
Antónimos
frail (suggests weak and easily hurt or tired, especially for older people, the opposite of sturdy)
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delicate (implies physically weak or easily harmed, unlike a strong, sturdy person)
Colocações
sturdy child
|sturdy man
|sturdy woman
|sturdy frame
|sturdy body
|sturdy legs
Temas
people
|health
|body
|animals
Exemplos
- The guide was a sturdy man in his fifties who carried all the heavy gear up the mountain.
- Despite her small height, she has a sturdy build and can lift impressive weights.
- The farmer's sturdy hands showed years of hard work.
- They chose a sturdy pony that could safely carry the children.
- His sturdy legs helped him recover quickly after the surgery.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He is a sturdy boy who rarely gets sick.
- The worker is small but very sturdy.
- They needed a sturdy man to move the piano.
- She has a sturdy body from years of sport.
- The dog is sturdy and full of energy.
adjective
B2
property
3
showing firm, reliable strength
showing strong and steady support, beliefs, or character that is not easily changed
Padrão de uso:
sturdy [abstract noun]
Erro comum:
Learners may extend the physical meaning and say things like 'a sturdy idea' or 'sturdy love' where 'strong' or 'firm' would be more natural. This figurative sense is most common with a limited set of nouns such as 'support', 'independence', 'belief', and 'common sense'.
Sinónimos
steadfast (more formal and often used for loyal support or love; 'sturdy' sounds more plain and down-to-earth)
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robust (often used for arguments, systems, or attitudes that are strong and effective)
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firm (very common and neutral; can sound slightly more formal in some contexts)
Antónimos
weak (general opposite, suggesting little strength in opinions, character, or support)
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wavering (suggests changing or uncertain attitudes, the opposite of steady, sturdy views)
Colocações
sturdy independence
|sturdy support
|sturdy belief
|sturdy common sense
|sturdy optimism
|sturdy defender
Temas
personality
|society
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Her sturdy independence made it hard for her to accept help from others.
- The policy has enjoyed sturdy support from voters for over a decade.
- He has a sturdy belief in the value of public education.
- Despite criticism, she remained a sturdy defender of the new law.
- Their sturdy common sense kept the project from becoming too complicated.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She has a sturdy belief that education can change lives.
- He gave her sturdy support during a difficult year.
- Their sturdy friendship lasted many years.
- The team showed sturdy confidence before the game.
- His sturdy character helped him in bad times.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
sturdy
IPA
GB/stˈɚdi/
US/stˈɚdi/
Sílabas e acento
sturdy (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (sturdy)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: sturdy
- Comparative: sturdier
- Superlative: sturdiest
Família de palavras
Forms
sturdier
adjective
sturdiest
adjective
Core family
sturdiness
noun
sturdily
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
flimsy
adjective
fragile
adjective B1
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