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forte — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dependable adj Reliable; able to be trusted to do what is expected.
  • fort noun A strong structure built to defend a place, usually staffed with troops.
  • forte noun Something a person is especially good at; a strong point.
  • hard adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
  • hefty adjective Large, heavy, and solidly built; substantial in size or weight.
  • loud adj Producing a lot of sound; not quiet.
  • strength noun Physical power; the capacity to exert force or bear weight.
  • strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.

Senses

forte is used for these senses in English:

  • dependable Able, or easily able to be depended on.
  • fort A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.
  • forte A strength or talent; a strong point.
  • hard (of drink or drugs) Strong.
  • hefty (of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.
  • loud (of a sound) Of great intensity.
  • strength A positive attribute.
  • strong Capable of withstanding great physical force.

fort — full definition

  1. noun A strong structure built to defend a place, usually staffed with troops.
  2. noun A simple structure built from furniture, blankets, or boxes as part of a game.

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