power — the 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/
Korean meaning: 권력, 힘, 전력
Korean pronunciation: **파**워
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
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'povoir'(할 수 있다)에서 유래되어, 라틴어 'posse'(할 수 있다)로 거슬러 올라갑니다. 처음에는 '능력'이라는 의미였다가 점차 '권력'과 '힘'의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵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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