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sturdy

sturdy

Meaning of sturdy

strong

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British English/ˈstɜːdi/
American English/ˈstɝdi/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersjiē shí de
sturdy
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sturdy with Chinese translation

sturdy usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

This bookshelf is sturdy and will hold many heavy books.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Choose a sturdy table that won't wobble.

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sturdy belongs to the topic "Rooms and Furniture". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sturdy结实的
mess乱七八糟
dust灰尘
stain污渍
trash垃圾
tool工具
sink洗手池

sturdy synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sturdy / durable / solid / strong / robust / well-built

🇬🇧English

emphasizes long-lasting resistance to wear and tear

B2Often

Choose a durable table if you expect heavy everyday use.

🇬🇧English

implies substantial, often made of one material (e.g., solid wood) and reliably strong

B2Very Often

They bought a solid oak table rather than a veneered one.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes ability to withstand force or load; often used broadly

B2Very Often

The bed has a strong frame that won't sag.

R
🇬🇧English
robust

suggests sturdiness combined with the ability to tolerate rough use or stress

B2Often

They selected a robust shelving unit for the garage.

W
🇬🇧English
well-built

implies careful construction and good materials; often used about furniture and buildings

B2Rarely

They bought a well-built wardrobe that won't fall apart.

🇬🇧English

describes items designed for heavy or industrial use; very close to 'durable' in function

B2Rarely

They installed a heavy-duty workbench in the garage.

🇬🇧English

suggests firmness or firmness of structure (e.g., a firm seat) rather than long-term durability

B2Often

The sofa has firm cushions that keep their shape.

R
🇬🇧English
rugged

implies built to withstand rough conditions; often has outdoorsy/industrial connotations

B2Rarely

The rugged bench is ideal for an outdoor patio.

🇬🇧English

focuses on steadiness and resistance to tipping or wobbling rather than material strength

B2Often

Make sure the ladder is stable before climbing it.

🇬🇧English

connotes massiveness or solidity; can imply durability but often emphasizes bulk/importance

B2Often

The substantial sideboard feels very solid and weighty.

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How to pronounce sturdy and what this word means

sturdy means sturdy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sturdy

/ˈstɜːdi/

sturdy translation

sturdy

sturdy examples

This bookshelf is sturdy and will hold many heavy books.

sturdy transcription

/ˈstɜːdi/, /ˈstɝdi/

Questions about this word

sturdy meaning: what does it mean?

strong

sturdy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sturdy is pronounced as /ˈstɜːdi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sturdy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

This bookshelf is sturdy and will hold many heavy books. Translation: Этот книжный шкаф прочный и выдержит много тяжёлых книг.

Is sturdy part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, sturdy can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sturdy part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, sturdy can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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