stronger

adjectivecommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//stɹɒŋɡə//
United States//stɹɔŋɡɚ//
//ˈstɹɑŋɡɚ//

Said of one proposition with respect to another one: that the former entails the latter, but the latter does not entail the former.

adjective

1
Said of one proposition with respect to another one: that the former entails the latter, but the latter does not entail the former.
2
Better.
Compared to the previous semester, my grades now are a lot stronger.
3
Also a form of strongcomparative form of strong: more strong
As a result, New Zealand locomotive design is a curious blend of English and American practice; certainly the American influence has always been much stronger than in Australia.

Etymology

From Middle English strongere, strengere (“stronger”), from Old English strongra, strengra (“stronger”), from Proto-Germanic *strangizô (“*stronger”), comparative of Proto-Germanic *strangaz (“strong”), equivalent to strong + -er. More at strong.

strolling · The taking of a stroll.strong · Capable of producing great physical force.Strong · A surname.

stronger · Said of one proposition with respect to another one: that the former entails the latter, but the latter does not entail the former.

stronghold · A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.strongly · In a strong or powerful manner.Struck · A surname.

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