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power

The word “power” has 2 syllables: pow-er

It's pronounced as /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

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In the thesaurus, “power” has 108 synonyms and 43 antonyms.

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Synonyms for power

Antonyms for power

Meanings of power

  • noun
    1. Ability to do or undergo something.
    2. (social) Ability to coerce, influence or control.
    3. (physical) Effectiveness.
    4. A large amount or number.
    5. Any of the elementary forms or parts of machines: three primary (the lever, inclined plane, and pulley) and three secondary (the wheel-and-axle, wedge, and screw).
    6. A measure of the effectiveness that a force producing a physical effect has over time. If linear, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the displacement of or in an object) ÷ time. If rotational, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the angle of displacement) ÷ time.
    7. A product of equal factors (and generalizations of this notion): x^n, read as "x to the power of n" or the like, is called a power and denotes the product x
    8. times x
    9. times
    10. cdots
    11. times x, where x appears n times in the product; x is called the base and n the exponent.
    12. Cardinality.
    13. The probability that a statistical test will reject the null hypothesis when the alternative hypothesis is true.
    14. (in plural) In Christian angelology, an intermediate level of angels, ranked above archangels, but exact position varies by classification scheme.
  • verb
    1. To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).
    2. To hit or kick something forcefully.
    3. To enable or provide the impetus for.
  • adjective
    1. Impressive.

Example Sentences

  • The engineer explained how the machine generates power.
  • Knowledge gives people power to make informed decisions.
  • The storm knocked out the power in the entire neighborhood.
  • He exercised his power as a manager to implement new policies.
  • Renewable sources like wind and solar can provide clean power for homes.

On this page you'll find 151 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to power, such as: accelerate, activate, actuate, adequacy, aptitude, arm, arouse.

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