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sturdy
What does sturdy mean?
sturdy (adjective): of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use sturdy in a sentence?
- Sturdy young athletes. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce sturdy?
/ˈstɝdi/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of sturdy?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “sturdy” mean?
characterized by order and planning
Not quite: that's what systematic means.
of firm build; stiff; stout; strong
Right! That's what “sturdy” means.
contrived by art rather than nature
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made by hand; manufactured manually
Not quite: that's what handmade means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “sturdy”?
vocal
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hardy
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nasty
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naval
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