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Definition of strong : Pertaining to, or designating, a verb which forms its preterit ( imperfect) by a variation in the root vowel, and the past participle ( usually) by the addition of - en ( with or without a change of the root vowel); as in the verbs strive, strove, striven; break, broke, broken; drink, drank, drunk. Opposed to weak, or regular. See Weak.

Synonyms:

starchy, untroubled, solid, noticeable, backbreaking, intoxicating, bullocky, insecure, hardy, impregnable, hygienic, unfaltering, intemperate, intense, salubrious, soaked, beardown, unshakable, heavy, well-founded, plastered, fond, affectionate, obvious, untouchable, weak, rigid, clear, toilsome, quick, pixilated, bulletproof, slopped, equipotent, inexpugnable, substantial, unstable, sharp, ironlike, burly, arduous, square, athletic, watertight, difficult, strapping, dependable, fierce, significant, knock-down, stalwart, unassailable, good, warm, vehement, upstanding, ingestion, able, unvoiced, acute, unfluctuating, fixed, wholesome, be aggressive, well-knit, unafraid, keen, manly, adept, hobnailed, gruelling, self-colored, unwavering, voiceless, infrangible, material, skilled, reliable, spirituous, intoxicative, fresh, salutary, absolute, soused, accented, real, steady, whole, wiry, tender, rich, unbendable, pissed, immobile, fast, hot, buckram, furious, straight, unimpaired, dynamic, stimulating, multipotent, pie-eyed, lovesome, self-coloured, emaciated, hard-hitting, proficient, operose, inviolate, squiffy, substantive, unattackable, well, conceptive, knockout, hale, blind drunk, crocked, definite, safe, hobnail, punishing, fuddled, sacrosanct, sloshed, healthy, doughty, alcoholic, loyal, grueling, irregular, put the make on, persuasive, dynamical, unanimous, blotto, cockeyed, unmixed, bullnecked, profound, secure, unyielding, continue, hefty, sure, besotted, cogent, strengthened, surface, high, laborious, surd, beefed-up, invulnerable, reinforced, big, make a strong impression, tight, wet, fortified, well-set, stressed, durable, sozzled, forcible, sanitary, truehearted, loaded, deep, satisfying, healthful, sound, smashed, severe, marked, able-bodied, inviolable, rugged, concentrated

extreme, drastic, strict

controlling, competent, great

exuberant, emphatic, burning, puissant, earnest, full-blooded, animated, frisky, mettlesome, peppy, lusty, spirited, fervent, zestful, fiery, hearty, agitated, afire, energetic, powerful, prolific, enthusiastic, passionate, zealous, impassioned, zippy, sprightly, strenuous, vigorous, eager, industrious, virile, potent, lively, active, ardent, excited, ablaze

perceptive, intelligent, sagacious

snappy, forceful, spunky, vivacious, fervid, mighty, effervescent, driven

effectual, imperious, arrogant, authoritative, dictatorial, authoritarian, effective, consequential, autocratic, impressive, commanding, influential, masterful, important

faithful, staunch, devoted, determined, plucky, brave, indomitable, diligent, indefatigable, obstinate, tough, steadfast, stubborn, enduring, headstrong, flintlike, tenacious, dogged, true, strong-willed, resolute, unflagging, decisive, dauntless, courageous, stiff, persistent, bullheaded, undaunted, hard, bold, stony, insistent, persevering, obdurate, tireless, bulldogged

sense

husky, firm, sturdy, robust, stout, sinewy, formidable, stable, muscular, brawny, vital

Usage examples:

• " Oh, going strong," said Nick. - "The Keeper of the Door", Ethel M. Dell.
• She would go to them at once and show them that she was perfectly strong and well. - "The Captives", Hugh Walpole.
• You think that you will be strong enough? - "The Red Cockade", Stanley J. Weyman.