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Meanings of strong in English

Portuguese
potente
Spanish
fuerte
Catalan
fort

Having a strong physiological or chemical effect.

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potente

Immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with.

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Examples for "potent"
Examples for "potent"
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The Easter Rising clearly still has a potent power 90 years on.
The Irish Times
2
In the seat of truth, in the presence of the potent King.
The Koran (Al-Qur'an)
3
It's a particularly potent type of soul power we're dealing with here.
The Irish Times
4
U.S. officials see AQAP as perhaps the most potent foreign terrorism threat.
Reuters
5
Thus, the development of novel potent ATX inhibitors is of great importance.
Pubmed

Of good quality and condition; solidly built.

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Being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content.

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Usage of strong in English
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Demand to clear new land for farming therefore remains strong, he said.
Reuters
2
Power Leisure said today the year has started robustly with strong activity.
The Irish Times
3
Europe is benefiting from strong economic growth in eastern and central Europe.
The Irish Times
4
Last year was strong but this year has really, really been strong.
The Guardian
5
For example, funds with exposure to credit markets had a strong year.
Reuters
6
The UK Government needs to bring forward a strong domestic legislative agenda.
News.com.au
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Investors hope holiday sales will help retail stocks cap a strong year.
Reuters
8
ANALYSIS: Support is strong among the new states for the EU constitution.
The Irish Times
9
The belief that 'I am strong therefore I am right' has changed.
The Guardian
10
Let the simple heart and hope among us Keep our family strong.
Radio NZ
11
She said the government needed to send a strong message about quality.
Radio NZ
12
Ryan made a similar proposal a year ago and faced strong opposition.
Reuters
13
However, President Clinton hailed the news as proof of a strong economy.
The Irish Times
14
He had expressed a strong commitment to Europe and the euro area.
Independent.ie
15
Most trade unions across western Europe are strong supporters of the euro.
The Irish Times
16
Seven days later, CA's negotiating position does not look quite so strong.
The Guardian
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Translations for strong
Portuguese
potenteforte
Catalan
fort
Strong through the time
Strong across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
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