Strong Definition & Meaning
strong
- adjective
- having strength or power greater than average or expected; "a strong radio signal"; "strong medicine"; "a strong man"
- not faint or feeble; "a strong odor of burning rubber"
- having or wielding force or authority; "providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons"
- having a strong physiological or chemical effect; "a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea", "a stiff drink"
- immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with; "an impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier inviolable"; "a secure telephone connection"
- of good quality and condition; solidly built; "a solid foundation"; "several substantial timber buildings"
- of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection; "`sing' is a strong verb"
- being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content; "hard liquor"
- freshly made or left; "a warm trail"; "the scent is warm"
- strong and sure; "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope"
"Strong" in song lyrics
See how strong is used in real songs:
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"Keep the flame burning strong"
1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm -
"We're 2 live, 2 black, 2 strong"
2 Live Crew — Banned in the U.S.A. -
"This is the 90s and we're conin' on strong"
2 Live Crew — Banned in the U.S.A.
Words that rhyme with strong
Usage tips for "strong"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "strong" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for strong to find words that pair well.