power

noun
UK: /ˈpaʊər/
US: /ˈpaʊər/

  1. The ability to control people or things.

    1. She has the power to say no. [ ] [ ]
    2. The president has the power to veto legislation passed by Congress. [ ] [ ]

  2. Strength or energy.

    1. He has a lot of power in his legs. [ ] [ ]
    2. The car lacked the power to climb the steep hill efficiently. [ ] [ ]

  3. Electricity.

    1. The power went out last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to conserve power during peak hours to avoid blackouts. [ ] [ ]

  4. A person, organization, or country that has a lot of control over others.

    1. The United States is a major world power. [ ] [ ]
    2. The corporation became a dominant power in the telecommunications industry. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

authority energy strength domination influence force control
power verb

  1. To supply a machine with electricity or another source of energy.

    1. The sun can power our homes. [ ] [ ]
    2. This engine is powerful enough to power the entire factory efficiently. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move with great speed or force.

    1. The boat powered through the waves. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete powered past his rivals and won the final race. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "power" in English means: The ability to control people or things., Strength or energy., Electricity., A person, organization, or country that has a lot of control over others..

The phonetic transcription of "power" is /ˈpaʊər/ in British English and /ˈpaʊər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "power": authority, energy, strength, domination, influence, force, control.

Example usage of "power": "She has the power to say no.". More examples on the page.