strengths
|strengths|
B2
/strɛŋ(k)θs/
(strength)
power and resilience
Etymology
Etymology Information
'strength' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'strengþu,' where 'streng' meant 'strong.'
Historical Evolution
'strengþu' transformed into the Middle English word 'strengthe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'strength.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the quality of being strong,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being physically strong.
His strengths were evident during the competition.
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Noun 2
a good or beneficial quality or attribute of a person or thing.
Her strengths include excellent communication skills.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41