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/ˈfweɾte/

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Translation

strong, loud, hard

Word origin

From Latin fortis ('strong, brave').

Origin
Latin
Root
fortis
English cognates
force, fort, fortify, effort

Grammar

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.

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This word is part of lesson 7.