plural noun
The different physical powers of a person's body or muscles.
The tests compare the strengths of the athletes' arms.
Her physical strengths helped her finish the demanding course.
American English
How to pronounce strengths
nounB1Common word
STREHNGKTHS
/stɹɛŋkθs/
One syllable.
Form of strength
Strengths often refers to different good qualities or abilities. Physical and inner strength are usually uncountable when they mean power in general.
The different physical powers of a person's body or muscles.
What to listen for
“Strengths” has two common pronunciations: /stɹɛŋkθs/ and /stɹɛŋθs/. You may hear either one.
Usual pronunciation/stɹɛŋkθs/
Common variant/stɹɛŋθs/
Meanings & examples
plural noun
The good qualities or abilities that make people or things successful.
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses can help you choose a career.
The company's strengths include low prices and excellent service.
plural noun
The inner powers that help people continue through pain, fear, or difficulty.
The family drew on their inner strengths after the loss.
Her emotional strengths helped her face the long recovery.
plural noun
The different levels of power or concentration of drinks, medicines, signals, forces, or other things.
The coffee comes in three strengths.
The signal strengths varied across the building.
Useful expressions
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.