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{ "term": "strength", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "b1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "the quality of being physically strong", "sensetop": "strength to do something", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "He pushed against the rock with all his strength." }, { "text": "It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again." }, { "text": "She gradually regained strength in her legs." }, { "text": "He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance." }, { "text": "She didn't have the strength to walk any further.", "contextForm": "strength to do something" }, { "text": "He got the door open with brute strength." }, { "text": "He had just enough strength to reach for the phone." }, { "text": "She threw the rope with all her strength." }, { "text": "The series of steep hills sapped the cyclists' strength." }, { "text": "The Moroccan athlete ran a fast lap to test the strength of the other runners." }, { "text": "She summoned up every ounce of strength she possessed." }, { "text": "She pushed him away with unexpected strength." }, { "text": "It's well known that cycling builds leg strength." }, { "text": "It took all his strength to open the box." }, { "text": "I'm trying to summon up the strength to do some more work." }, { "text": "I'm still not quite back to full strength after my illness." }, { "text": "His superior physical strength won him the title." }, { "text": "They believe their combined strength will overwhelm the competition." }, { "text": "Her strength was ebbing fast, so her children were called to her bedside." }, { "text": "He used to entertain people with his feats of strength." }, { "text": "The fitness program will help you maintain your strength and endurance." }, { "text": "Pilates will build up muscle strength." }, { "text": "These exercises are a great way to increase strength while maintaining flexibility." }, { "text": "Older adults need strength training to keep their muscle mass and their bone density." }, { "text": "Bicep curls develop arm strength." } ], "topics": ["Health and Fitness"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["considerable", "enormous", "great"], "verb + strength": ["have", "possess", "lack"], "strength + verb": ["grow", "increase", "decline"], "preposition": ["up to strength", "below strength", "under strength"], "phrases": [ "at full strength", "back to full strength", "every ounce of strength" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "the ability that something has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the strength of a rope" }, { "text": "The panels are reinforced with steel for extra strength." }, { "text": "The steel adds tensile strength to the concrete." }, { "text": "The metal reinforcement gives it the strength to resist the high winds." }, { "text": "The material has exceptionally high strength for its weight." }, { "text": "The shape provides maximum size and strength, using minimum steel." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["considerable", "enormous", "great"], "verb + strength": ["have", "possess", "lack"], "strength + verb": ["grow", "increase", "decline"], "preposition": ["up to strength", "below strength", "under strength"], "phrases": [ "at full strength", "back to full strength", "every ounce of strength" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "the quality of being brave and determined in a difficult situation", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith." }, { "text": "She has a remarkable **inner strength**." }, { "text": "You have shown great **strength of character**." }, { "text": "My childhood memories were a great source of strength to me after my parents died." }, { "text": "Their reaction was so encouraging it gave me the strength to carry on." }, { "text": "She was able to draw on her immense inner strength." }, { "text": "I draw great strength from the support of my family." }, { "text": "When she had twins, she discovered reserves of strength that she didn't know she had." }, { "text": "Her love and support gave me the strength and the courage to persevere." }, { "text": "He put all his strength into reorganizing the department." }, { "text": "She took strength from the amount of people who turned up to the funeral." }, { "text": "Thank you for being such a pillar of strength." }, { "text": "After she died, I found strength in so many small things." }, { "text": "The situation tested the strength of her faith." }, { "text": "“Give me strength!” she said under her breath." } ], "topics": ["Personal qualities"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["considerable", "enormous", "great"], "verb + strength": ["have", "possess", "lack"], "strength + verb": ["grow", "increase", "decline"], "preposition": ["up to strength", "below strength", "under strength"], "phrases": [ "at full strength", "back to full strength", "every ounce of strength" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "the power and influence that somebody/something has", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Political power depends upon economic strength." }, { "text": "Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage." }, { "text": "to negotiate from **a position of strength**" }, { "text": "The rally was intended to be **a show of strength** by the socialists." }, { "text": "The country's economic strength is declining." }, { "text": "Today's vote is being seen as a test of strength for the government." }, { "text": "Her unwillingness to answer questions undermined the strength of her position." }, { "text": "The dispute developed into a trial of strength between management and the union." }, { "text": "The party are gaining political strength." }, { "text": "Consumer price falls will depend on the strength and speed of the economic recovery." }, { "text": "The film has a power and strength that gets you involved in the story." }, { "text": "The prosecution lawyer emphasized the strength of the evidence against him." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["considerable", "enormous", "great"], "verb + strength": ["have", "possess", "lack"], "strength + verb": ["grow", "increase", "decline"], "preposition": ["up to strength", "below strength", "under strength"], "phrases": [ "at full strength", "back to full strength", "every ounce of strength" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "how strong or deeply felt an opinion or a feeling is", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the strength of public opinion" }, { "text": "This view has recently gathered strength *(= become stronger or more widely held)*." }, { "text": "I was surprised by the strength of her feelings." }, { "text": "I have been overwhelmed by the strength of feeling that people have about this issue." }, { "text": "The opinion that the president should stand down has gained considerable strength." }, { "text": "The council should be aware of the strength of public opinion on homelessness." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["considerable", "enormous", "great"], "verb + strength": ["have", "possess", "lack"], "strength + verb": ["grow", "increase", "decline"], "preposition": ["up to strength", "below strength", "under strength"], "phrases": [ "at full strength", "back to full strength", "every ounce of strength" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths." }, { "text": "the **strengths and weaknesses** of an argument" }, { "text": "The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy." }, { "text": "Consider all the strengths and weaknesses of the argument." }, { "text": "What's your greatest strength?" }, { "text": "We want to learn more about the relative strengths of our students." }, { "text": "Her great strength lies in her flexibility." }, { "text": "The company's key strength is its people." }, { "text": "The team may not have the best players, but it plays to its strengths." }, { "text": "Her strength as an architect is in building design." }, { "text": "Each song shows the tremendous strength of the band." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["great", "real", "individual"], "verb + strength": ["capitalize on", "exploit", "play to"], "strength + verb": ["come from something", "lie in something"], "phrases": ["strengths and weaknesses"] } }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "how strong a natural force or a signal is", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the strength of the sun" }, { "text": "wind strength" }, { "text": "the strength and direction of the tide" }, { "text": "The phone company aims to improve signal strength within buildings." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "how strong a particular taste or substance is", "examples": [ { "text": "Add more curry powder depending on the strength required." }, { "text": "a range of beers with different strengths *(= with different amounts of alcohol in them)*" }, { "text": "a packet of double-strength mints" }, { "text": "These wines vary in strength between 11° and 15°." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "how strong a country’s currency is in relation to other countries’ currencies", "sensetop": "strength (of something) (against something)", "examples": [ { "text": "the relative strength of the dollar against the euro" }, { "text": "The euro has continued to gain strength." }, { "text": "the continuing strength of the pound" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 10, "definition": "the number of people in a group, a team or an organization", "sensetop": "up to strengthin strengthunder/below strength", "examples": [ { "text": "The strength of the workforce is about to be doubled from 3 000 to 6 000." }, { "text": "The team will be back **at full strength** *(= with all the best players)* for the next match." }, { "text": "The Korean team was not up to strength for the final.", "contextForm": "up to strength" }, { "text": "The protesters turned out in strength *(= in large numbers)*.", "contextForm": "in strength" }, { "text": "These cuts have left the local police force under strength *(= with fewer members than it needs)*.", "contextForm": "under/below strength" }, { "text": "the numerical strength of the opposition in Congress" }, { "text": "Coalition troop strength in the region dropped to 3 500." }, { "text": "The orchestra was at full strength for the Mahler symphony." }, { "text": "Injuries meant that the Dutch team was below strength for the final." }, { "text": "The Chilean team was below strength for the final." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["considerable", "enormous", "great"], "verb + strength": ["have", "possess", "lack"], "strength + verb": ["grow", "increase", "decline"], "preposition": ["up to strength", "below strength", "under strength"], "phrases": [ "at full strength", "back to full strength", "every ounce of strength" ] } }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to become more and more successful", "examples": [ { "text": "Since her appointment the department has gone from strength to strength." } ], "topics": ["Success"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "because somebody has been influenced or persuaded by something", "examples": [ { "text": "I got the job on the strength of your recommendation." }, { "text": "She hopes to secure a recording contract on the strength of these songs." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "the quality of being strong because you have a great variety of good people, ideas, etc. that can contribute to the success of something", "examples": [ { "text": "The French team does not have the strength in depth that the Australians have." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "being in a group gives you more power", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [ { "text": "There's strength in numbers, so encourage your friends and family to join us." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a person that you can rely on to help, protect and comfort you when you are in trouble", "examples": [ { "text": "He was a tower of strength to his sisters when their father died." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/streŋkθ/", "audio": "st/strength/strength__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/streŋkθ/", "audio": "st/strength/strength__us_1_rr.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English strengthu, from the Germanic base of strong." }