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- pronunciation:
- paU
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word History, Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the ability to act, function, or cause things to happen.
People thought the president had too much power.- synonyms:
- ability, capacity, might
- similar words:
- energy, force, genius, qualification, skill, strength
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| definition 2: |
the ability to control others.
The people feared the cruel leader's power.- synonyms:
- authority, control
- similar words:
- government
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| definition 3: |
a person, group, or nation that has control or influence over others.
The United States is a world power.- synonyms:
- authority, government, ruler
- similar words:
- command, establishment, management
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| definition 4: |
energy that can do work.
Electric power changed the way people live.- synonyms:
- energy, force
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| related words: |
country, current |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
powers, powering, powered |
| definition: |
to supply with energy or force.
Gasoline powers most car engines.That appliance is powered by electricity.- synonyms:
- drive
- similar words:
- activate, operate
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| related words: |
charge |
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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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control, 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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democratic |
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some kinds of power |
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economic, military, national, personal, physical |
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some people associated with powerful |
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chief, judge, king, parent, principal, ruler |
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without power |
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weak |
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