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strength /streŋθ, strenθ/ noun 1. the physical power and energy that makes someone strongadjectivesgreat/enormous strength Hercules was famous for his great strength.physical strength Some of the tasks required considerable physical strength.superhuman strength (=much greater than ordinary strength) The drug is supposed to give you superhuman strength.superior strength (=greater than someone else’s) Using his superior strength, he managed to keep his opponent on the ground.brute strength (=physical strength rather than intelligence or careful thinking) There is more to wrestling than just brute strength.full strength It takes time to get your full strength back after you have been ill.verbshave the strength to do sth (=used especially in negative sentences) He didn’t even have the strength to sit up.use your strength He used all his strength to hold the door shut.find the strength to do sth She found the strength to climb up onto the upturned boat.build up your strength (=make yourself stronger) You need to build up your strength before you can return to work.gather/muster/summon your strength (=get enough strength to do something) He sat for a couple of minutes, gathering his strength.gain strength After the operation, he spent several weeks relaxing and gaining strength.recover/regain your strength also get your strength back (=become strong again after being weak) After such a serious illness, it may be some time before you regain your strength completely.sap/exhaust your strength (=use all of it) The long walk had sapped her strength.sb’s strength returns After a rest and some food, she knew her strength would soon return.sb’s strength ebbs (away) also sb’s strength drains (away) (=it disappears) She was getting tired and she could feel her strength ebbing away.phraseswith all your strength He pulled on the rope with all his strength.a feat of strength (=a task, often done for entertainment, that shows great physical strength) He worked in the circus, performing feats of great strength.2. determinationadjectivesgreat strength She showed great strength in dealing with her problems.inner strength He had an inner strength which got him through the tough times.mental strength He’s a player who has the skill and the mental strength to win.verbsshow strength The decision to continue shows incredible strength and courage.have the strength to do sth He knows he has the strength to cope with such a high-powered job.find the strength to do sth She had found the strength to escape from an abusive marriage.gain/draw strength from sb/sth He gained strength from being with the people he loved.phrasesstrength of character (=strong ability to deal with difficult situations) The victims’ families have shown amazing strength of character.strength of purpose/mind (=determination to do something) In pursuing his ambition, he showed remarkable strength of purpose.a tower of strength (=someone whose brave and determined attitude helps others) Her friends know her as a tower of strength in difficult times.a source of strength (=a person or thing that makes you brave or determined) Her religious faith has always been a source of strength for her.3. a particular quality or ability that gives someone or something an advantageadjectivesa great strength The richness of its culture is one of India’s greatest strengths.a real strength The play’s real strength is the way it explores relationships.a main/key strength His ability to communicate with ordinary people is one of his main strengths.sb’s own/individual/particular strengths Think about how you can use your own strengths to help the team.verbssb’s/sth’s strength lies in sth The show’s strength lies in the fact that it appeals to all ages.know sb’s strengths It’s important to know your strengths as well as your weaknesses.identify sb’s strengths The teacher can identify each child’s strengths.build on/capitalize on a strength (=use it as a basis for further achievement) The organization must move forward and capitalize on its strengths.play to your strengths (=use the skills you have in the best way in order to achieve something) If we play to our strengths, we have a good chance of winning.prepositionsthe strength of sth The strength of the system is its flexibility.phrasesstrengths and weaknesses We all have our different strengths and weaknesses.4. power over other people, for example military or economic poweradjectives/nouns + strengthmilitary strength Other nations feared the military strength of the Russians.economic/financial strength The bank has suffered no loss of financial strength.bargaining/negotiating strength The unions felt they had very little bargaining strength left.phrasesa show of strength America sent a fleet of ships to the area as a show of military strength.a position of strength We are glad to be negotiating from a position of strength.
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