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mighty

adjective · Say it: MY-tee

What it means

Foundation

very strong, powerful or large

The mighty oak tree in the park has stood there for hundreds of years.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • huge
  • mega
  • powerful
  • strong

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • feeble
  • weak

More examples

  • With one mighty kick, Harry sent the football flying over the fence.

Where the word comes from

From Old English 'mihtig', meaning having power.

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