power

/pˈa‍ʊɐ/

/ˈpaʊɝ/

[noun] [verb]

Power

[NOUN]

the ability to control or have an effect on things or people

synonyms : powerfulness

antonyms : powerlessness

physical strength

synonyms : might

mightiness

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical and solar, to operate different equipment or machines

synonyms : electrical energy

electricity

the ability to do or achieve something

synonyms : ability

antonyms : inability

(in physics) the measure of the rate at which work is done, and is typically measured in watts, which are equivalent to joules per second

a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

synonyms : exponent

index

one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

synonyms : force

(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power

synonyms : office

a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world

synonyms : great power

major power

superpower

world power

a very wealthy or powerful businessman

synonyms : baron

to power

MAIN VERB

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

Examples

1. Some cars are powered by gas instead of gasoline.

2. These powers were eventually passed to municipalities.

3. It is no longer exercising power through velvet gloves.

4. Men still hold most positions of power in this country.

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