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- pronunciation:
- paU
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the ability to act, cause, or function.
That movie has the power to make people cry.- synonyms:
- ability, capability, capacity, faculty, might
- antonyms:
- inability
- similar words:
- aptitude, energy, force, genius, qualification, skill, strength, vigor
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| definition 2: |
the ability to control others.
The peasants feared the king's power.- synonyms:
- authority, control
- antonyms:
- weakness
- similar words:
- government, influence, sway
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| definition 3: |
a person, group, or nation that has control or influence over others.
The United States is one of the world's great powers.- synonyms:
- authority, force, government, influence, ruler
- similar words:
- command, establishment, management
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| definition 4: |
the right of a government or other organization to do something.
The government has the power to tax its citizens.- synonyms:
- authority, privilege, right
- similar words:
- control
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| definition 5: |
energy that can do work.
Electric power changed the way people live.- synonyms:
- energy, force, steam, vigor
- similar words:
- horsepower, momentum
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| definition 6: |
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.
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| related words: |
agent, capability, country, current, disposal, effect, enemy, fire, hold, magnetism, monopoly, muscle, pull, weight |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
powers, powering, powered |
| definition: |
to supply with energy or force.
Gasoline powers most car engines.- 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, dominion |
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some actions associated with power |
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authorize, charge, commission, control, delegate, dominate, enable, 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, almighty, democratic, sovereign |
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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, tycoon |
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without power |
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feeble, helpless, weak |
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