Foundation level · Year 4 · free
strong
adjective · Say it: STRONG
What it means
Foundationhaving a lot of power in the body, so you can lift or move heavy things
Dad is strong enough to carry the heavy picnic basket all the way to the beach.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- mighty
- powerful
- sturdy
- tough
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- feeble
- weak
More examples
- After weeks of swimming lessons, Amelia's arms had become really strong.
Where the word comes from
From the Old English word 'strang'.
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