# strong vs strongly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### strong
*adjective · IPA /stɹɒŋ/ · frequency rank #614*
Capable of producing great physical force.

### strongly
*adverb · IPA /ˈstɹɔŋli/ · frequency rank #3,197*
In a strong or powerful manner.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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