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sterk — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hard adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
  • sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
  • stark adj Severe, bare, or bleak in appearance.
  • strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.
  • tough adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
  • vigorous adj Full of physical energy and strength.

Senses

sterk is used for these senses in English:

  • hard (of drink or drugs) Strong.
  • sharp Having a strong acrid or acidic taste.
  • stark (poetic, literary, or, archaic) Strong; vigorous; powerful.
  • strong Capable of withstanding great physical force.
  • strong Determined; unyielding.
  • strong Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient.
  • strong (slang, US) Impressive, good.
  • vigorous Physically strong and active.

hard — full definition

  1. adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
  2. adj Difficult; requiring a lot of effort, skill, or endurance.
  3. adj Severe, harsh, or lacking sympathy.
  4. adv With a lot of force or effort.

sharp — full definition

  1. adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
  2. adj Quick to notice, understand, or think; mentally alert.
  3. adj Sudden and intense; abrupt.
  4. adj Harsh or critical in tone.
  5. adj (music) Raised in pitch by a semitone, or higher in pitch than intended.

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