power
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/ˈpaʊər/
🇬🇧
/ˈpaʊə(r)/
noun
A2
the ability to control people or things
She has the power to make important decisions.
A2
political control of a country or area
The new leader took power after the election.
A2
energy used to operate machines or make electricity
Wind power is a clean energy source.
B1
the public supply of electricity
The storm caused a power outage in the city.
B1
great strength or effectiveness
The engine has impressive power and speed.
B1
physical strength used in action
He used all his power to lift the heavy box.
B2
the ability or chance to do something
I will use my power to help those in need.
B2
a specific ability of the body or mind
The medicine improved her mental power and focus.
R
all abilities of a person's body or mind
At his age, he still has great physical and mental power.
B2
the right or authority to do something
The manager has the power to hire new employees.
B2
a country with great influence or military strength
China is becoming a major economic power in the world.
B2
strength or influence in a specific area
Big companies have significant market power.
B2
the influence of a group within society
Consumer power can change company policies.
R
a number multiplied by itself a certain number of times
2 to the power of 3 equals 8 (2×2×2=8).
R
how much a lens can make objects look bigger
The microscope has high power to see small details.
R
a spirit that controls others' lives
Some believe in a higher power that guides us.
verb
B2
to supply energy to a machine or vehicle
The car is powered by an electric motor.
R
to move something quickly with great force
He powered the ball into the net with great force.
translation
the ability to control people or things; political control of a country or area; energy used to operate machines or make electricity; the public supply of electricity; great strength or effectiveness; physical strength used in action; the ability or chance to do something; a specific ability of the body or mind; all abilities of a person's body or mind; the right or authority to do something; a country with great influence or military strength; strength or influence in a specific area; the influence of a group within society; a number multiplied by itself a certain number of times; how much a lens can make objects look bigger; a spirit that controls others' lives
to supply energy to a machine or vehicle; to move something quickly with great force
Word Forms
Plural
powers
Progressive
powering
Past
powered
Perfect
powered
3rd Present
powers