strength

/ˈstreŋ(k)th/

Middle English strengthe, from Old English strengthu; akin to Old High German strengi strong

noun

  1. the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance

  2. power to resist force : solidity, toughness

  3. power of resisting attack : impregnability

power force energy strength might mean the ability to exert effort. power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon. force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

idiom

  1. —used to say that people are stronger when they are together in a group

noun phrase

  1. determination to achieve one's goals

He showed great strength of purpose.