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   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’.

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

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   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.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOWER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. If someone has power, they have a lot of control over people and activities. She interviewed six women who have reached positions of great power and influence. In a democracy, power must be divided. ...a political power struggle between the Liberals and National Party.

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

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   1. a. The ability or capacity to act or do something effectively: Is it in your power to undo this injustice? b. often powers A specific capacity, faculty, or aptitude: her powers of concentration. 2. a. Physical strength or force exerted or capable of being exerted: the power of the waves. See Synonyms at strength. b.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpower noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of power noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. power. noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ˈpaʊə (r)/ /ˈpaʊər/ Idioms. control. [uncountable] the ability to control people or things. power to do something He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us. Religion is losing its power to shape our behaviour.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPOWER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   B1. energy, usually electricity, that is used to provide light, heat, etc: nuclear power. Turn off the power at the main switch. power noun (COUNTRY) a country that has a lot of influence over others: a major world power. power noun (OFFICIAL RIGHT) an official or legal right to do something:

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishpower noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   power. noun. /ˈpaʊər/ control. [uncountable] the ability to control people or things power (over somebody/something) The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. power (to do something) He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us. to have someone in your power (= to be able to do what you like with someone)

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › powerpower | meaning of power in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Power, Electricity, Maths, Physics pow‧er1 /ˈpaʊə $ paʊr/ S1 W1 noun 1 control [ uncountable] the ability or right to control people or events → powerful, powerless power over People should have more power over the decisions that affect their lives. power-mad/power-crazy/power-h...