Definition: 1. The quality of being physically strong. 2. The ability that something has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged. 3. The property of being physically or mentally strong. 4. Capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war. 5. Physical energy or intensity.
Use 'strength' in a sentence:
1. They had to check the strength of the seat attachments to the floor of the plane.
2. He has enormous confidence and strength of purpose.
3. Roland was taken aback by our strength of feeling.
4. The eagle was an emblem of strength and courage.
5. Certain materials can be manufactured with a high tensile strength.
6. Happiness does not reside in strength or money.
7. It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses.
8. He checked the strength of the cables.
9. She called up her last reserves of strength.
10. The exercise obviously will improve strength and endurance.
11. It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again.
12. We are learning to step back from ourselves and identify our strengths and weaknesses.
13. He gasped with surprise at her strength.
14. Officers were terrified of his superhuman strength.
15. The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists.
16. The protesters turned out in strength.
17. I was afraid the sickness had sapped my strength.
18. You must gather your strength for the journey.
19. This view has recently gathered strength.
20. He discovered unexpected reserves of strength.
21. The strength of the book is that it puts flesh on the bare bones of this argument.
22. She is a pillar of strength in a crisis.
23. Tact was never Mr. Moore's strength.
24. He preached a gospel of military strength.
25. Both sides are still beefing up their military strength.
26. We were able to gauge the strength of the wind from the movement of the trees.
27. She didn't have the strength to walk any further.
28. I was surprised by the strength of her feelings.
29. This sport demands both speed and strength.
30. I got the job on the strength of your recommendation.
31. Everyone admires her strength of character and determination.
32. You have shown great strength of character.
33. The team will be back at full strength for the next match.
34. I sat down for a moment to gather my strength.
35. Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage.
36. The sea wall was not proof against the strength of the waves.
37. He pushed against the rock with all his strength.
38. At one time, walking across the room took all her strength.
39. The team was undone by the speed and strength of their opponents.
40. He owed his survival to his strength as a swimmer.
41. She has a remarkable inner strength.
42. During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith.
43. Political power depends upon economic strength.
44. He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance.
45. He threw it forward with all his strength.
46. He's saving his strength for the last part of the race.
47. Add more curry powder depending on the strength required.
48. Her decision to continue shows great strength of will.
