Sturdy

Pronunciation: /ˈstɜrdi/

Definitions of sturdy

adjective having or showing strength or firmness; robust

Example Sentences

A1 The table is sturdy.

A2 She bought a sturdy backpack for her hiking trip.

B1 The house was built with sturdy materials to withstand harsh weather conditions.

B2 The bridge was designed to be sturdy enough to support heavy traffic.

C1 The sturdy foundation of the company's success is its strong leadership.

C2 The sturdy oak tree stood tall in the midst of the storm.

Examples of sturdy in a Sentence

formal The sturdy foundation of the building ensured its stability during the earthquake.

informal I need a sturdy backpack for my hiking trip next weekend.

slang That car is so sturdy, it can handle any rough terrain.

figurative Her sturdy resolve helped her overcome all obstacles in her path.

Grammatical Forms of sturdy

• past tense: sturdied
• plural: sturdies
• comparative: sturdier
• superlative: sturdiest
• present tense: sturdy
• future tense: will sturdy
• perfect tense: have sturdied
• continuous tense: is sturdying
• singular: sturdy
• positive degree: sturdy
• infinitive: to sturdy
• gerund: sturdying
• participle: sturdied

Origin and Evolution of sturdy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'sturdy' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'estourdi' meaning 'dazed' or 'stunned'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'sturdy' evolved from 'dazed' to 'physically strong and robust'.