Pronunciation

/pəˈwaʊər/

Definitions

Noun

• Power: 1. The ability to control or influence others, often with authority or force. “She holds a lot of political power.”

  • Derivatives:
    • Power dynamics: The way in which power is distributed and exercised in relationships or situations.
    • Electrical power: The capacity to do work, measured in watts or volts.
  • Synonyms: authority, influence, might, potency, dominance

• Power plant: An industrial facility that generates electricity.

• Power of attorney: Legal authorization given to one person to act on another’s behalf.

Verb

• To have power: To possess the ability or capacity to control or affect something. “She has the power to make decisions for the company.”
  • Power up: To start functioning or become operational.
  • Power down: To stop functioning or deactivate.

Adjective

• Powerful: Having great strength or effectiveness. “A powerful engine.”
  • Powerful influence: A strong impact or sway.

Adverb

• Powerfully: With great force or effectiveness. “She sang powerfully.”

Phrases

• “Exercise your power”: To use your abilities or rights.
• “Acquire more power”: To gain greater influence or control.
• “With great power comes great responsibility”: A saying emphasizing the importance of using one’s power responsibly.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The president wielded immense power over the country’s economy.”
• Verb: “He powered through the marathon, finishing with incredible speed.”
• Adjective: “The superhero’s powers allowed him to save the day.”
• Adverb: “She hit the ball powerfully, sending it soaring over the fence.”

Synonyms

• Authority
• Influence
• Capability
• Strength
• Potency
• Dominance
• Vigor
• Force
• Muscle
• Influence (verb)