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strength · noun

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Word family

Nouns: strength

Adjectives: strong

Verbs: strengthen

Adverbs: strongly

strength (STRONG)

B2 U the ability to do things that need a lot of physical effort or power

Dictionary examples:

upper body strength

It's a sport that requires great physical strength.

Learner example:

First of all, we must start [by] running [for] thirty minutes per day to improve our physical strength. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

strength (GOOD QUALITIES)

C1 C a good quality or ability that makes someone or something effective

Dictionary examples:

We all have our strengths and weaknesses.

The great strength of this arrangement is its simplicity.

Learner example:

As everything, education in Spain has its strengths and weaknesses. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Catalan)

strength (BEING BRAVE)

C1 U when you are brave or determined in difficult situations

Dictionary examples:

I think she showed great strength of character.

He has a great deal of inner strength.

Learner example:

All in all, being famous takes a lot of courage and strength of personality to be able to face fame and all the risks that come along [with it]. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Romanian)

strength (INFLUENCE)

C2 U the power or influence that an organization, country, etc. has

Dictionary example:

economic strength

Learner example:

Due to the very function of sport, a countr[y']s success in international competition has been asso[c]iated with its general strength and viability and [has] consequently been a matter of national pride. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; German)

go from strength to strength

C1 to continue to become more successful

Dictionary example:

The business is going from strength to strength.

Learner example:

To sum up, I believe that if the suggestions outlined above are put into action our magazine will go from strength to strength. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)