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strength

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/strɛŋkθ/ · strength

The quality or state of being strong, in particular.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality or state of being strong, in particular.

مضبوط ہونے کی خصوصیت یا حالت، خاص طور پر.

طاقت

tāqat

Formal: قوت

Synonyms

powerforcemightاقتدارزورطاقت

Antonyms

weaknessfrailtyfragilityکمزوریناتوانیعجز

Common Collocations

  • inner strength
  • physical strength
  • mental strength

Example Sentences

She showed great strength in overcoming her challenges.

اس نے اپنے چیلنجز پر قابو پانے میں بڑی طاقت دکھائی.

Us ne apne challenges par qaboo pane mein bari taqat dikhai.

The strength of the bridge was tested under heavy load.

پل کی طاقت کو بھاری بوجھ کے تحت آزمایا گیا.

Pul ki taqat ko bhaari bojh ke taht azmaya gaya.

His strength of character impressed everyone.

اس کے کردار کی طاقت نے سب کو متاثر کیا.

Us ke kirdar ki taqat ne sab ko mutasir kiya.

Easily Confused With

strong:Strength is a noun referring to the quality of being strong, while strong is an adjective describing something having power.

Word Family

strengthen
verbمضبوط کرنا
strong
adjectiveمضبوط

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'strength' as the core of physical and mental capabilities.

Imagine a bodybuilder lifting weights to symbolize physical strength.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آزمائش میں جو ثابت قدم رہے، وہی بظاہر غالب بھی ہوتا ہے.

Aazmaish mein jo saabit qadam rahe, wahi bazahir ghalib bhi hota hai.

Those who remain steadfast in trials, they appear to be victorious.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

طاقت تدبیر میں ہے.

Tāqat tadbeer mein hai.

Strength lies in strategy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "strengð" — power or might

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved through Middle English into its current form, retaining much of its original meaning related to physical and mental power.