"Stronghold" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A fortified place or position that is strongly defended or protected, often against an external threat or enemy.
A rare or archaic word!<br><br>Strombuliform refers to a fungus that grows on coal, or in general, a fungus that forms in a fissured or streaked manner.
Stromeyerite is a rare mineral, a copper sulfide mineral, named after its discoverer, Friedrich Stromeyer in 1832. It is found in copper ore deposits and has a chemical composition of Cu3S.
being confident and determined, having a firm, decided opinion or belief, and being resistant to pressure and persuasive language.
Determined, resolute, and willful, meaning having a strong desire or intention to do something. Someone who is strong-willed is firm in their convictions and persevering in their pursuit of a goal, despite obstacles or challenges.
A strongbox is a secure, typically decorative container for storing valuable items such as money, jewelry, or important documents. It is typically made of metal and has a lock to prevent unauthorized access.
Having a great amount of strength or power: more powerful or capable; more able to withstand physical effort.<br><br>Example: "She's stronger than I thought she was."<br><br>Synonyms: mightier, more powerful, robust, more able, more vigorous.
Having the most power or intensity; not weak or feeble. <br><br>Example: The strongest person in the town lifted the heavy weights effortlessly.
Strongholds refer to a place or a person that has a strong and often unshakeable hold or influence on someone or something. It can also refer to a fortified place or a secure and often impressive building.<br><br>In a broader sense, strongholds can represent:<br><br>1. Fortified places: Places that are heavily defended or protected, such as castles, prisons, or fortified cities.<br>2. Negative influences: Habits, desires, or thoughts that have a strong hold on someone, making it difficult to change or overcome them.<br>3. Derogatory terms: In some cases, strongholds can be used to describe a group or community that has a specific influence or power over a particular area or individual.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The king's forces besieged the enemy's stronghold, but it was too well-guarded to be breached.<br> Her addiction to social media has become a stronghold in her life.<br> The new policy was met with resistance from the stronghold of conservatives in the government.
Used to describe a statement, message, or presentation that is firmly and unequivocally expressed, often in a direct and forceful way, usually in order to emphasize its importance or urgency.
Used to indicate that someone feels or expresses a feeling very intensely, strongly.<br><br>Example: I strongly disagree with that idea.<br><br>Synonyms: firmly, powerfully, intensely, vigorously.
A small, secure room, often in a bank or other secure location, where valuable items are stored in safety.
A genus of flowering plants in the pea family (Fabaceae) commonly known as trees, shrubs, or vines. There are about 33 known species of Strongylodon, which are found in the tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.