sturdy

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈstɜːrdi/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈstɝdi/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(stûr′dē)

Inflections of 'sturdy' (adj):
sturdier
adj comparative
sturdiest
adj superlative

Collocations for "sturdy"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "sturdy" in context.

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sturdy

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. a sturdy [ladder, platform, scaffolding, structure, foundation]
  2. sturdy [boxes, packages, packaging, cases]
  3. [kept, planted] a sturdy hand on
  4. has a sturdy [physique, body, figure, frame]
  5. is a sturdy (and muscular) [person, man, woman, animal, beast]
  6. her sturdy [swimmer's, jockey's, skier's] physique
  7. make the [chair, table, legs] sturdy
  8. this [chair] is not very sturdy
  9. [ensure, make sure, check] (that) it is sturdy (enough)
  10. sturdy enough to [cope with, withstand, resist]
  11. [kept, stored, positioned] in a sturdy place
  12. has a sturdy [political, economic] position
  13. a sturdy [independence, resolution, democracy]
  14. sturdy [defenders, guardians, supporters] (of)
'sturdy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
backpack - cardboard - construct - construction - dagger - mattress - safe - shelf - sling - walking

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