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powerthe ability to control people or things; physical strength or energy

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the ability to control people or things; physical strength or energy

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpaʊər/

Example Sentences

  • My phone's battery died because I forgot to charge it - now I have zero power and zero social power!
  • The new CEO used her power to make Friday a pizza day at the office.
  • Wind power is becoming increasingly important in renewable energy.

power

NOUN

[/ˈpaʊər/]

the ability to control people or things; physical strength or energy

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpaʊər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpaʊə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootpower

🎵Rhyme

towerflowershowerhour
tower
flower
shower
hour

🔗Collocations

political power
power supply
power up
in power
power struggle
nuclear power
power failure

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My phone's battery died because I forgot to charge it - now I have zero power and zero social power!

😄 Fun example

The new CEO used her power to make Friday a pizza day at the office.

Wind power is becoming increasingly important in renewable energy.

She powered through the difficult exam despite being tired.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

strengthforceenergyauthoritycontrol

Antonyms

weaknesspowerlessnessimpotence

Related

powerfulempowerelectricityinfluencemight

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