strong point

Thân thiện

Cooking is his strong point.

Definition

Noun: * An area of excellence or special ability: A skill, quality, or attribute in which a person or thing is particularly proficient or effective. It is the opposite of a weakness or "weak point."

Usage

This noun is used to describe a person's most capable skills or a thing's most advantageous features. It is often used in comparative contexts (e.g., identifying strengths versus weaknesses).

Examples

• Identifying a skill:
  • Public speaking is not my strong point; I prefer writing.
  • Her analytical thinking is her greatest strong point.
• Describing a feature:
  • The car's strong point is its fuel efficiency, not its speed.
  • Durability has always been this brand's strong point.

Advanced Usage

• "To play to one's strong point(s)": To focus on or utilize one's areas of strength.
  • As a manager, she plays to her strong points in organization and delegation.

Variants and Related Words

• Strength (n): A more common synonym for a strong point or a quality that provides power or advantage.
  • His main strength is his patience.
• Forte (n): A synonym borrowed from music, meaning a person's strong point or specialty.
  • Negotiation is her forte.
• Asset (n): A useful or valuable quality or person.
  • Her positive attitude is a real asset to the team.

Synonyms

• Specialty
• Talent
• Aptitude
• Strong suit
• Metier

Antonyms

• Weak point
• Weakness
• Failing
• Shortcoming
• Deficiency

Related Idioms

• "Not one's strong suit": Not something one is good at.
  • Remembering names has never been my strong suit.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an asset of special worth or utility
   • cooking is his forte

Từ đồng nghĩa

• forte
• strong suit
• long suit
• metier
• specialty
• speciality
• strength