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- pronunciation:
- paU
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
When you have power, you have the ability to do things or cause things to happen.
If I could have a magical power, I would like the power to become invisible.- synonyms:
- ability, capability, capacity, potential
- similar words:
- activity, aptitude, energy, force, genius, skill, strength, vigor
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| definition 2: |
When someone has power, they can control other people.
The king had a lot of power, and people had to do what he asked.- synonyms:
- authority, control
- antonyms:
- weakness
- similar words:
- government, influence
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| definition 3: |
Power is energy that can do work.
A car needs power to make it move.A big tree fell in our yard. We tried to move it, but we didn't have enough power.- synonyms:
- energy, force, steam, vigor
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| definition 4: |
When a country is a power, it means that the country has influence or control over other countries.
The United States is a world power.- synonyms:
- authority, force, government, influence, ruler
- similar words:
- command, management
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| definition 5: |
Power is the number of times another number is multiplied by itself. Three to the fourth power is equal to 3 x 3 x 3 x 3, or 81.
Two to the power of three is equal to 2 x 2 x 2, or 8. |
| related words: |
agent, capability, country, current, effect, enemy, energy, fire, monopoly, muscle, pull |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
powers, powering, powered |
| definition: |
If electricity powers a car, it means that electricity supplies the car with energy and makes it go.
These batteries power the TV remote.Those old ships were powered by steam.- synonyms:
- drive
- similar words:
- activate, operate
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| related words: |
charge |
Power comes from an early French word that means "to be able."
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similar to power |
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authority, control |
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some actions associated with power |
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authorize, control, dominate, force, influence |
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some broader categories that include power |
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culture |
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some descriptions of power |
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absolute, democratic |
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some kinds of power |
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divine, economic, military, national, personal, physical, psychological |
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some people associated with powerful |
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chief, dictator, governor, judge, king, parent, principal, ruler |
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without power |
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weak |
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