Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Pow·er

   /ˈpou(ə)r/

   

   noun

   • 1. the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality: "the power of speech" Similar abilitycapacitycapabilitypotentialpotentialityfacultypropertycompetencecompetencyOpposite inabilityincapacity
   • 2. the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events: "she had me under her power"
   • ▪ political or social authority or control, especially that exercised by a government: "the party had been in power for eight years" Similar controlauthorityinfluencedominancemasterydominationrulecommandascendancysupremacydominionsovereigntyjurisdictionswayweightleverageholdgraspsayinformal:cloutpullbeefteethdragliterary:puissance
   • ▪ a right or authority that is given or delegated to a person or body: "police do not have the power to stop and search" Similar authorityrightauthorizationwarrantlicenseprerogativefacultyinformal:say-so
   • ▪ the military strength of a state: "the sea power of Venice"
   • ▪ a state or country, especially one viewed in terms of its international influence and military strength: "a great colonial power" Similar statecountrynationworld powersuperpower
   • ▪ a person or organization that is strong or influential within a particular context: "he was a power in the university"
   • ▪ a supernatural being, deity, or force: "the powers of darkness"
   • ▪ (in traditional Christian angelology) the sixth highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy.
   • ▪ denoting something associated with people who hold authority and influence, especially in the context of business or politics: informal "a red power tie"
   • ▪ used in the names of movements aiming to enhance the status of a specified group: "gay power"
   • 3. physical strength and force exerted by something or someone: "the power of the storm" Similar strengthpowerfulnessmightforceforcefulnessmightinessweightvigorenergyintensitypotencybrawnbrawninessmuscleinformal:punchwellyliterary:thewforcefulnesspowerfulnesspotencystrengthforceeloquenceeffectivenesscogencypersuasivenessimpressivenessauthoritativenessinformal:punchOpposite weaknessimpotence
   • ▪ capacity or performance of an engine or other device: "he applied full power" Similar driving forcehorsepowerhpaccelerationinformal:pokeoomphgrunt
   • ▪ denoting a sports player, team, or style of play that makes use of power rather than finesse: "a power pitcher"
   • ▪ the magnifying capacity of a lens.
   • 4. energy that is produced by mechanical, electrical, or other means and used to operate a device: "generating power from waste" Similar energyelectrical powernuclear powersolar powersteam powerwater powerinformal:juice
   • ▪ electrical energy supplied to an area, building, etc.: "the power went off"
   • ▪ driven by electrical energy: "a power drill"
   • 5. the time-rate of doing work, measured in watts or less frequently horsepower.
   • 6. the number of times a certain number is to be multiplied by itself: "2 to the power of 4 equals 16"

   verb

   • 1. supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy: "the car is powered by a fuel-injected 3.0-liter engine"
   • ▪ switch a device on or off: "the officer powered up the fighter's radar"
   • 2. move or travel with great speed or force: "they powered past the dock toward the mouth of the creek"
   • ▪ direct (something, especially a ball) with great force: "Nicholas powered a header into the net"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French poeir, from an alteration of Latin posse ‘be able’.

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • P

     3

   • O

     1

   • W

     4

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › powerPower Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › power

   • Cached

   The meaning of POWER is ability to act or produce an effect. How to use power in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Power.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › powerPOWER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › power

   • Cached

   Power definition: ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something. See examples of POWER used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOWER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   POWER meaning: 1. ability to control people and events: 2. the amount of political control a person or group has…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › powerPower - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › power

   noun. one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority. “the mysterious presence of an evil power ”. synonyms: force. see more. noun. a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world. synonyms: great power, major power, superpower, world power. see more.

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › powerPower Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

   www.britannica.com › dictionary › power

   • Cached

   power, authority, jurisdiction, command, and dominion mean the right or ability to govern, rule, or strongly influence people or situations. power is a general word that suggests the ability to control or influence what is done, felt, etc. the power of the throne.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › powerPower - definition of power by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › power

   • Cached

   a. The energy or motive force by which a physical system or machine is operated: turbines turned by steam power; a sailing ship driven by wind power. b. The capacity of a system or machine to operate: a vehicle that runs under its own power. c. Electrical or mechanical energy, especially as used to assist or replace human energy. d.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionpower noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition

   • Cached

   Definition of power noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.