strong
[ strawng, strong ]
/ strɔŋ, strɒŋ /
adjective, strong·er [strawng-ger, strong-] /ˈstrɔŋ gər, ˈstrɒŋ-/, strong·est [strawng-gist, strong-] /ˈstrɔŋ gɪst, ˈstrɒŋ-/.
adverb
strongly.
Idioms for strong
come on strong, Slang.
to behave in an aggressive, ardent, or flamboyant manner: When you're interviewed for the job, don't come on too strong.
Origin of strong
before 900; (adj.) Middle English
strang, strong, Old English; cognate with Middle Dutch
stranc, Old Norse
strangr; (adv.) Middle English
strange, stronge, Old English; cognate with Old High German
strango; akin to
string
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strong
/ (strɒŋ) /
adjective stronger (ˈstrɒŋɡə) or strongest (ˈstrɒŋɡɪst)
adverb
informal
in a strong way; effectively
going strong
come on strong
to make a forceful or exaggerated impression
Derived forms of strong
strongish, adjective strongly, adverb strongness, nounWord Origin for strong
Old English
strang; related to Old Norse
strangr, Middle High German
strange, Lettish
strans courageous
Idioms and Phrases with stronger
strong