strong point
strong point
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [strawng, strong point]
- /strɔŋ, strɒŋ pɔɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [strawng, strong point]
- /strɔŋ, strɒŋ pɔɪnt/
Definitions of strong point words
- noun strong point Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards. 1
- noun strong point Also called strong point. one's most highly developed characteristic, talent, or skill; forte: Patience is not his strong suit. 1
- noun strong point something at which one excels; forte 0
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Origin of strong point
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Strong point
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
strong point popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
strong point usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for strong point
noun strong point
- ins — (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.
- long suit — Cards. the suit in which the most cards are held in a hand. (in bridge) a suit in which four or more cards are held in a hand.
- merit — claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
- excellency — A title given to certain high officials of state, especially ambassadors, or of the Roman Catholic Church, or used in addressing them.
- forte — a passage that is loud and played with force or is marked to be so. Abbreviation: f.
Antonyms for strong point
noun strong point
- answerability — liable to be asked to give account; responsible: He is answerable to a committee for all his decisions.
- blind spot — If you say that someone has a blind spot about something, you mean that they seem to be unable to understand it or to see how important it is.
- blind-spot — Also called blind spot. an area in which radio or cell phone signals are weak and their reception poor.
- daintiness — of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
- dead spot — Also called blind spot. an area in which radio or cell phone signals are weak and their reception poor.
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