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Grammar fix

strong coffee

highly caffeinated

Coffee that has a lot of flavor and caffeine because it is made with more coffee grounds or brewed for longer.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I need a cup of strong coffee to wake me up in the morning.daily life
  • If I have to study late, I usually drink strong coffee to help me stay awake and focused.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: strong + coffee

WrongI like my coffee very powerful in the morning.

RightI like my coffee strong in the morning.

Coffee is 'strong/weak', not 'powerful/big'.

Patternstrong + coffee

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff I require a highly concentrated caffeinated beverage.

Natural I need a strong coffee.

'Strong coffee' is the standard collocation; 'highly concentrated caffeinated beverage' is absurd in everyday talk.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • strong + drink
    strong coffeea strong cupstrong teatoo strong

Don't confuse it

The opposite is 'weak coffee', which is lighter and has less caffeine.

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