# strongest

Pronunciation: US say "STRAWNG-guhst" /ˈstɹɔŋɡəst/; UK say "STRONG-guhst" /ˈstɹɒŋɡəst/

## Adjective

1. Superlative of strong. — superlative form of strong: most strong
   - Simple: Superlative of strong. Use it to point out the one with the most strength among many.
   - _The bridge was engineered to withstand the strongest winds the coast ever sees._
   - _She carried the heaviest crate because she was the strongest member of the crew._

## Origin

This is the superlative form of "strong." It comes from Middle English strongeste, from Old English strongesta, going back to Proto-Germanic *strangistô, the superlative of *strangaz ("strong").

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