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Capable of producing great physical force.
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a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong
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Capable of withstanding great physical force.
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a strong foundation; good strong shoes
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(of water, wind, etc.) Having a lot of power.
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The man was nearly drowned after a strong undercurrent swept him out to sea.
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Determined; unyielding.
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He is strong in the face of adversity.
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Highly stimulating to the senses.
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a strong light; a strong taste
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Having an offensive or intense odor or flavor.
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a strong smell
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Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient.
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a strong cup of coffee; a strong medicine
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(specifically) Having a high alcoholic content.
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a strong drink
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(grammar) Inflecting in a different manner than the one called weak, such as Germanic verbs which change vowels.
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a strong verb
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That completely ionizes into anions and cations in a solution.
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a strong acid; a strong base
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Not easily subdued or taken.
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a strong position
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Having wealth or resources.
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a strong economy
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Impressive, good.
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You're working with troubled youth in your off time? That’s strong!
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Having a specified number of people or units.
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The enemy's army force was five thousand strong.
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(of a disease or symptom) Severe; very bad or intense.
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Having a wide range of logical consequences; widely applicable. (Often contrasted with a weak statement which it implies.)
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(of an argument) Convincing.