/ˈfweɾte/
Translation
strong, loud, hard
Word origin
From Latin fortis ('strong, brave').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- fortis
- English cognates
- force, fort, fortify, effort
Examples
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You have to be strong when life gets difficult.
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The music was too loud and we could not talk.
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A strong wind broke several trees in the park.
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This coffee is too strong for my taste.
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She gave him a tight hug before leaving the house.
Used in
Stories
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