Definitions and Examples of weakest, frail, fragile
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking in strength or power; not strong.
Example
The team's defense was the weakest link, and they lost the game.
Physically weak and delicate; easily broken or damaged.
Example
The old man was frail and needed assistance to walk.
Easily broken or damaged; delicate or vulnerable.
Example
The vase was fragile, so she handled it with care.
Key Differences: weakest vs frail vs fragile
- 1Weakest refers to a lack of strength or power, while frail and fragile refer to physical weakness and vulnerability.
- 2Frail implies a delicate physical condition, while fragile implies a delicate object that can be easily broken or damaged.
Effective Usage of weakest, frail, fragile
- 1Physical Strength: Use strongest and weakest to describe physical strength and power.
- 2Health: Use frail to describe someone's physical condition, especially in old age.
- 3Objects: Use fragile to describe delicate objects that can be easily broken or damaged.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of strongest are weakest, frail, and fragile. These words have distinct nuances: weakest refers to a lack of strength or power, frail implies a delicate physical condition, and fragile implies a delicate object that can be easily broken or damaged. Use these words to describe physical strength, health, and objects.
