Definitions and Examples of sturdy, strong, robust
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having strength and durability; able to withstand stress or pressure.
Example
The old oak tree was still sturdy despite being struck by lightning.
Having physical power and energy; able to lift, carry, or move heavy objects.
Example
The weightlifter was strong enough to lift twice his body weight.
Healthy, vigorous, and full of energy; able to resist disease or infection.
Example
The athlete's robust immune system helped him recover quickly from the flu.
Key Differences: sturdy vs strong vs robust
- 1Sturdy describes an object that is strong and durable, able to withstand stress or pressure.
- 2Strong describes a person or animal that has physical power and energy, able to lift, carry, or move heavy objects.
- 3Robust describes a person or thing that is healthy, vigorous, and full of energy, able to resist disease or infection.
Effective Usage of sturdy, strong, robust
- 1Describing Physical Objects: Use sturdy to describe objects that are strong and durable.
- 2Describing People: Use strong to describe people or animals that have physical power and energy.
- 3Describing Health: Use robust to describe people or things that are healthy, vigorous, and full of energy.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Sturdy describes objects that are strong and durable, strong describes people or animals with physical power and energy, and robust describes people or things that are healthy, vigorous, and full of energy. Use these words to describe physical objects, people, and health.
