easy
The strong rope held the swing.
What does Strong mean?
powerful, sturdy, or able to do hard things.
Dictionary definition
Having power, force, or the ability to handle hard things.
Example sentences
Strong in a sentence
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Maya felt strong after practicing every week.
hard
A strong argument uses clear reasons and good evidence.
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What does strong mean?
Strong means powerful, sturdy, or able to do hard things.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to strong?
Powerful is close in meaning to strong in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for strong?
Weak contrasts with strong in this context.
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WordStrong.
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MeaningStrong means powerful, sturdy, or able to do hard things.
ExampleExample: The strong rope held the swing.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
weakUse when something does not have much strength.
fragileUse when something breaks easily.
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Word family
Strong word family
Base word
strong
adjective
stronger
More strong.
adjective
strongest
Most strong.
noun
strength
The power or ability to do something hard.
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Hint for students
powerful, sturdy, or able to do hard things.
Common mix-up
Strong is not the same as weak. Strong means powerful, sturdy, or able to do hard things.
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Read this model sentence: Maya felt strong after practicing every week. Clue words: maya, felt, practicing. Underline clue words that show why strong fits instead of weak. Now write one new sentence that shows strong without using the word strong. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show strong?
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