Strong is commonly followed by in, with, or on depending on meaning. Some combinations are limited or context-based rather than fixed adjective patterns.
Use strong in for skill or subject areas, strong with for handling people or things, and strong on for knowledge or policy areas. Strong for usually means suitable or characteristic for a group. Strong of is uncommon as a fixed adjective pattern.
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
Use strong in to describe skill, knowledge, or performance in a subject or activity.
Use strong with when referring to communication, relationships, or practical handling.
Use strong on for expertise, detailed knowledge, or emphasis in an area.
Use strong for to compare someone or something with a standard or group.
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Strong of is not a common modern pattern after the adjective strong.
✕ She is strong of mathematics. ✓ She is strong in mathematics.Strong in refers to ability in a field, while strong with refers to dealing with people or things.
✕ He's strong in customers. ✓ He's strong with customers.Strong on usually refers to knowledge, detail, or emphasis, not physical power.
✕ He's strong on lifting weights. ✓ He's strong at lifting weights.Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
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Yes. Strong in can describe ability in sports, subjects, or professional skills.
No. It can also refer to handling things or areas, such as strong with numbers or software.
It exists in rare or literary styles, but it is not common in everyday modern English.
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