The difference between Strong and Tough

When used as adjectives, strong means capable of producing great physical force, whereas tough means strong and resilient.

Strong is also adverb with the meaning: in a strong manner.

Tough is also noun with the meaning: a person who obtains things by force.

Tough is also verb with the meaning: to endure.

check bellow for the other definitions of Strong and Tough

  1. Strong as an adjective:

    Capable of producing great physical force.

    Examples:

    "a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong'"

  2. Strong as an adjective:

    Capable of withstanding great physical force.

    Examples:

    "a strong foundation; good strong shoes"

  3. Strong as an adjective (of water, wind, etc.):

    Having a lot of power.

    Examples:

    "The man was nearly drowned after a strong undercurrent swept him out to sea."

  4. Strong as an adjective:

    Determined; unyielding.

    Examples:

    "He is strong in the face of adversity."

  5. Strong as an adjective:

    Highly stimulating to the senses.

    Examples:

    "a strong light; a strong taste"

  6. Strong as an adjective:

    Having an offensive or intense odor or flavor.

    Examples:

    "a strong smell"

  7. Strong as an adjective:

    Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient.

    Examples:

    "a strong cup of coffee; a strong medicine"

  8. Strong as an adjective (specifically):

    Having a high alcoholic content.

    Examples:

    "a strong drink"

    "She gets up, and pours herself a strong one.'' - [[w:Eagles (band) Eagles]], ''Lying Eyes"

  9. Strong as an adjective (grammar):

    Inflecting in a different manner than the one called weak, such as Germanic verbs which change vowels.

    Examples:

    "a strong verb"

  10. Strong as an adjective (chemistry):

    That completely ionizes into anions and cations in a solution.

    Examples:

    "a strong acid; a strong base"

  11. Strong as an adjective (military):

    Not easily subdued or taken.

    Examples:

    "a strong position"

  12. Strong as an adjective (slang, US):

    Impressive, good.

    Examples:

    "You're working with troubled youth in your off time? That’s strong!"

  13. Strong as an adjective:

    Having a specified number of people or units.

    Examples:

    "The enemy's army force was five thousand strong."

  14. Strong as an adjective (of a disease or symptom):

  15. Strong as an adjective (mathematics, logic):

    Having a wide range of logical consequences; widely applicable. (Often contrasted with a statement which it implies.)

  16. Strong as an adjective (of an argument):

    Convincing.

  1. Strong as an adverb:

    In a strong manner.

  1. Tough as an adjective:

    Strong and resilient; sturdy.

    Examples:

    "The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses."

  2. Tough as an adjective (of food):

    Difficult to cut or chew.

    Examples:

    "To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours."

  3. Tough as an adjective:

    Rugged or physically hardy.

    Examples:

    "Only a tough species will survive in the desert."

  4. Tough as an adjective:

    Stubborn.

    Examples:

    "He had a reputation as a tough negotiator."

  5. Tough as an adjective (of weather etc):

    Harsh or severe.

  6. Tough as an adjective:

    Rowdy or rough.

    Examples:

    "A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him."

  7. Tough as an adjective (of questions, etc.):

    Difficult or demanding.

    Examples:

    "This is a tough crowd."

  8. Tough as an adjective (material science):

    Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.

  1. Tough as a noun:

    A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.

    Examples:

    "They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition."

  1. Tough as a verb:

    To endure.

  2. Tough as a verb:

    To toughen.

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