Which word is closest in meaning to "strong"?
strong
Start with "strong" — hold its meaning in your head.
- "strong" and "mighty" mean almost the same thing — you could swap one for the other in a sentence.
- The other words live in different worlds: "small" is about size, "odd" is about how usual something is, "bright" is about light, "modern" is about age.
- So "mighty" is the closest match for "strong".
Question JSON
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