Foundation level · Year 4 · free
strength
noun · Say it: STRENGTH
What it means
Foundationhow strong someone or something is; the power to lift, push or hold things
Jack used all his strength to carry the heavy box of books upstairs.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- force
- might
- power
- toughness
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- weakness
More examples
- Swimming every week at the leisure centre helped Amy build her strength.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'strengthu', related to 'strong'.
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