How to Use "Strict" with Example Sentences

strict (adj): demanding that people obey rules exactly and behave properly

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Used with nouns:

"He was raised in very strict conditions."
(conditions)

"I am telling you this in strict confidentiality."
(confidentiality)

"He has strict control over his students."
(control)

"She has a strict curfew of eleven o'clock."
(curfew)

"He is under a strict deadline."
(deadline, schedule)

"She is on a strict diet of only fruits and vegetables."
(diet)

"My strict father would never let me go to school dances."
(father, mother, parents)

"We must follow the strict guidelines of the company."
(guidelines, procedures)

"You will face strict penalties for drunk driving."
(penalties)

"They have very strict rules on the playground."
(rules, policies)

Used with adverbs:

"My parents are very strict."
(very, too, overly, so)

Used with prepositions:

"My parents are very strict with us."
(with)