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sturdy
strong and not easily damaged or weakened
Synonyms
Antonyms
- fragile
- flimsy
sturdy in a sentence
We used a sturdy box to carry the heavy books upstairs.
The hikers crossed the stream on a sturdy wooden bridge.
Where it comes from
From Old French estourdi 'bold or forceful'
Memory hook
STURDY things stay STEADY even when bumped or dropped.
Read it in context
- The Returning Shore Nature