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