Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - strength
Strength
strength
n. 1 the state of being strong; the degree or respect in which a person or thing is strong. 2 a a person or thing affording strength or support. b an attribute making for strength of character (patience is your great strength). 3 the number of persons present or available. 4 a full complement (below strength). Phrases and idioms from strength from a strong position. from strength to strength with ever-increasing success. in strength in large numbers. on the strength of relying on; on the basis of. the strength of the essence or main features of. Derivatives strengthless adj. Etymology: OE strengthu f. Gmc (as STRONG)
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noun (plural ~s) see: strong Date: before 12th century the quality or state of being strong ; capacity for exertion or endurance, power to resist force ; solidity, toughness, power of resisting attack ; impregnability, 4. legal, logical, or moral force, a strong attribute or inherent asset , 5. degree of potency of effect or of concentration , intensity of light, color, sound, or odor, vigor of expression, force as measured in numbers ; effective numbers of any body or organization , one regarded as embodying or affording force or firmness ; support , maintenance of or a rising tendency in a price level ; firmness of prices , basis, see: power ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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