Stronger
'strɔːŋər
Definitions
3 meaningsHaving more strength or power; more able to withstand force or pressure.
'strɔːŋər
Having more physical power or force.
The wind became stronger during the storm.
💡 Simply: Being 'stronger' is like having more muscles, or being able to push or lift more stuff than someone else. Imagine two kids trying to open a jar. If one can open it, they're the stronger one!
👶 For kids: When you can lift more, push harder, or are tougher than someone else, you are stronger.
More Examples
She felt stronger after recovering from her illness.
This rope is much stronger than the old one.
How It's Used
"He is stronger than his brother."
"The stronger team won the game."
Having a greater effect or influence; more persuasive or compelling.
'strɔːŋər
Having greater influence or effectiveness.
The evidence presented a stronger case for his innocence.
💡 Simply: When something is 'stronger' in this way, it's like it has more power to make something happen or to affect people. Think of a really catchy song that makes you want to dance—that song is having a stronger effect on you than a boring one.
👶 For kids: When something is stronger it means it has more power to make something happen or change things.
More Examples
The company’s marketing strategy is much stronger this year.
Her words had a stronger effect than she realized.
How It's Used
"The candidate with the stronger argument won the debate."
"The company made a stronger impression on the investors."
More intense or marked; of greater degree.
'strɔːŋər
More intense or pronounced.
The rain became stronger as the storm worsened.
💡 Simply: When something is 'stronger,' it's like there's more of it. Think of a smell that’s so strong it makes you wrinkle your nose, or a feeling that’s really intense, like when you're super happy. That's stronger!
👶 For kids: When something is stronger it means there is more of it.
More Examples
She experienced stronger emotions when she heard the news.
The medicine had a stronger effect than the previous one.
How It's Used
"He felt a stronger sense of loss after the funeral."
"The coffee had a stronger aroma than usual."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
From Old English *strangra*, comparative of *strang* (strong), Proto-Germanic *strangaz*.
Used in comparative forms since Old English, showing a consistent emphasis on the degree or intensity of strength.
Memory tip
Think of a heavyweight lifter compared to a lightweight lifter; the lifter who can lift more is stronger.
Word Origin
"having physical power"