Power - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpaʊər|  American pronunciation of the word power
Brit.  |ˈpaʊə|  British pronunciation of the word power

noun

- possession of controlling influence
the deterrent power of nuclear weapons
the power of his love saved her
his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade
- (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
- possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done (syn: ability)
danger heightened his powers of discrimination
- (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power (syn: office)
during his first year in power
the power of the president
- one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority (syn: force)
the mysterious presence of an evil power
- a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself (syn: exponent, index)
- physical strength (syn: might, mightiness)
- a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world (syn: superpower)
- energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor (syn: electricity)
The power went oout around midnight
- a very wealthy or powerful businessman (syn: baron, king, magnate, mogul, tycoon)

verb

- supply the force or power for the functioning of
The gasoline powers the engines

Extra examples

She is from a very wealthy family with a lot of social power.

The company abused its power, forcing workers to work overtime without pay.

The company was almost destroyed in a power struggle between its two founders.

After the emperor died, power passed to his eldest son.

The peaceful transfer of power to the newly elected president

The president was removed from power in the recent uprising.

The new government has taken power.

The rebels rose to power several years ago.

A small company with only a few products has grown to become a power in the industry.

Our state is now the region's leading economic power.

The running back powered through the defensive line.

He powered the ball past the goalie.

She powered her way to the finish line.

The car comes equipped with power windows.

He believes in the power of prayer.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: power
he/she/it: powers
present participle: powering
past tense: powered
past participle: powered
noun
singular: power
plural: powers
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