/streŋθ/

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Meaning

The power of your body or your mind to do hard things.

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Word origin

From Old English strengthu, made from the same root as strong with the ending -th that turns it into a noun.

Origin
Old English
Root
strengthu
English cognates
strong, strengthen

Grammar

Gender
Pluralstrengths

Examples

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Here strength is the power of the body.

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A "strength" can also be a good quality you have.

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Here strength means how powerful something is.

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This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 11: strength, crew, whisper and 7 more words.