American English
/stɹɛŋθ/
One syllable.
The physical power in a person's body or muscles.
“Strength” is commonly pronounced /stɹɛŋθ/. Some speakers add a short /k/ sound before /θ/: /stɹɛŋkθ/; both pronunciations are correct.
The physical power in a person's body or muscles.
Swimming has improved my strength.
He has enough strength to lift the box.
physical strength · upper-body strength · build strength
the strength of + noun
strength in + noun
A good quality or ability that makes a person or thing successful.
Patience is one of her greatest strengths.
The team's main strength is its defense.
main strength · greatest strength · personal strengths
a strength of + noun
one of + possessive + strengths
The ability to continue through pain, fear, or difficulty.
She found the strength to start again.
His strength helped the family through a difficult year.
inner strength · emotional strength · mental strength
the strength to + verb
show strength
How powerful or concentrated something is, such as a drink, medicine, signal, or force.
I prefer coffee with less strength.
The storm increased in strength overnight.
strength of the signal · strength of the coffee · full strength
the strength of + noun
at full strength
The idea that a group is stronger or safer than one person alone.
We have strength in numbers.
To continue becoming more successful.
Her business has gone from strength to strength.