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strict with Russian translation
strict usage examples
В музее строгие правила: фотографировать запрещено.
The museum is strict about no photography.
Её дядя строгий, но при этом очень заботлив.
Her uncle is strict but he also cares a lot.
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strict belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
strict synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Shows determination and steadiness; less about punishment, more about resolve and consistency.
She was firm in her decision to close the shop early.
Unpleasantly severe or cruel; has negative/critical tone, often implies causing pain or unfairness.
The punishment was too harsh for such a small mistake.
Very strict or harsh; often used for serious conditions, consequences, or punishments.
He faced severe disciplinary action after the incident.
Unwilling or unable to change; emphasizes inflexibility rather than intent to punish.
The company has rigid working hours that never change.
Strict and precise, especially about rules, standards, or regulations; formal and often used in official contexts.
The lab follows stringent safety protocols.
Thorough, careful and exacting; often about methods, testing, or enforcement rather than merely punitive.
The study followed a rigorous methodology.
Not willing to make concessions; implies inflexibility and often moral or ideological firmness.
He remained uncompromising on matters of principle.
Not willing to change or adapt; emphasizes rigidity in attitude or system rather than intention to be strict.
The manager was inflexible about changing the schedule.
What's the difference
How is strict different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce strict and what this word means
strict means strict. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce strict
/strɪkt/
strict translation
strict
strict examples
The museum is strict about no photography.
strict transcription
/strɪkt/, /ˈstrɪkt/
Questions about this word
strict meaning: what does it mean?
enforcing rules
strict pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
strict is pronounced as /strɪkt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
strict definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The museum is strict about no photography. Translation: В музее строгие правила: фотографировать запрещено.
Is strict part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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