strength
/streŋθ/noun
उच्चारण स्ट्रेङ्थ
ताकत, बल, मज़बूती
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[U]
the quality of being physically strong; the ability to resist force or pressure
ताकत, बल, मज़बूती
- He lifted the sack with ease, thanks to his strength.
- the strength of the bridge
- The wrestler's strength amazed the crowd.
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- The pillars have enough strength to carry the heavy roof.
- After a long rest, she regained her strength.
Synonyms power might sturdiness
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[U]
the quality of being brave and determined in a difficult situation
मनोबल, दृढ़ता
- She showed great strength during her illness.
- It takes strength to admit that you were wrong.
- The family faced the loss with quiet strength.
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- It takes inner strength to start again after a failure.
- He drew strength from the support of his friends.
Synonyms fortitude courage resilience
Opposite weakness
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[C]
a quality or ability that gives somebody an advantage
मज़बूत पक्ष, खूबी
- Grammar is her main strength.
- Patience is the great strength of a good teacher.
- Her main strength as a captain is staying calm under pressure.
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- List your strengths and weaknesses before the interview.
- Speed is the great strength of this young bowler.
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[U, C]
the number of people in a group; how strong a feeling, a drink or a substance is
(समूह की) संख्या; (भाव, घोल की) तीव्रता
- The class has a strength of forty.
- the strength of the rupee
- The strength of the army was about ten thousand soldiers.
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- The strength of the wind increased during the night.
- Check the strength of the medicine before giving it to a child.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
strength (uncountable) vs strengths (countable)
Strength as power is uncountable; strengths means good qualities of a person or plan.
शक्ति के अर्थ में 'strength' uncountable है; 'strengths' किसी व्यक्ति या योजना की अच्छी विशेषताएँ हैं।
- The wrestler lifted it with great strength.
- Patience is one of Radhika's strengths.
strength of + noun
Use strength of for the power of something such as character, a team or a feeling.
चरित्र, टीम या भावना जैसी चीज़ की शक्ति के लिए 'strength of' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The strength of the team lies in its bowlers.
- Nobody doubted the strength of her love for the village.
strength to + verb / the strength to do
Use the strength to do when someone has the courage or power to act.
जब किसी में कुछ करने का साहस या शक्ति हो, तब 'the strength to do' आता है।
- Grandfather still has the strength to walk to the temple.
on the strength of / at full strength / strength in numbers
These fixed phrases give the basis for an action, the full number of a team and the power of a group.
ये स्थिर वाक्यांश क्रमशः किसी कार्य का आधार, टीम की पूरी संख्या और समूह की शक्ति बताते हैं।
- He got the job on the strength of his interview.
- The team played at full strength in the final.
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adjective + strength
greatinnerphysicalsheermental
- Her inner strength helped her face the loss.
verb + strength
buildgainregainshowtest
- Light exercise helps you regain strength after fever.
strength + noun
trainingtestof characterof materials
- The gym offers strength training for beginners.
noun + strength
teamwindarmyteacompany
- The wind strength increased before the cyclone.
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- The students' strength lies in working together.
विद्यार्थियों की शक्ति मिलकर काम करने में निहित है।
- The class strength is forty-five this year.
इस वर्ष कक्षा की संख्या पैंतालीस है।
- Radhika drew strength from her mother's encouragement.
राधिका को अपनी माँ के प्रोत्साहन से बल मिला।
- The cyclone hit the coast with full strength.
चक्रवात पूरी ताकत से तट से टकराया।
- Knowing your strengths and weaknesses is the first step to choosing a career.
अपनी खूबियों और कमज़ोरियों को जानना करियर चुनने का पहला कदम है।
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✗ He has a lot of strengths in his arms.
✓ He has a lot of strength in his arms.
Physical power is uncountable and takes no plural s.
शारीरिक शक्ति uncountable है, इसलिए उसमें plural 's' नहीं लगता।
✗ She has strong in mathematics.
✓ She is strong in mathematics.
Strong is an adjective and needs the verb be, not has.
'Strong' adjective है और उसके साथ verb 'be' (is) आती है, 'has' नहीं।
✗ The strength of two team are equal.
✓ The strength of the two teams is equal.
The subject is strength, which is singular and takes is; team also needs the and a plural.
कर्ता 'strength' singular है और 'is' लेता है; 'team' के साथ 'the' और plural 'teams' चाहिए।
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