This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Jack who is in China.Hello! We use the word "strong" to describe a person and a team. Can we use it to describe a country?Dear Jack,As you know, "strong" is an adjective. It describes something that has power or something that cannot easily be broken, damaged or destroyed.You are right. English speakers use the word "strong" to describe a person or a team.We can also use it to describe a country.However, describing something with the adjective "strong" does not necessarily mean it is good.Strong can describe things that are good or bad.In fact, almost anything can be strong.For example, people can be strong.But things like teeth, bones and muscles can be strong too. The wind can be strong. Here is an example:The weather report says there will be strong winds tomorrow."Strong" can describe feelings also.You can have a strong feeling about someone, some event or issue.
