Power: meaning, definitions and examples
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power
[ ˈpaʊər ]
energy source
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way, often as a result of physical or mental strength. Power can also refer to political or social influence.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She used her power to make positive changes in the community.
- The president has the power to veto legislation.
electricity
Electrical energy transmitted or converted into a mechanical form. Power is often measured in watts or kilowatts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The power went out during the storm.
- The generator provides backup power.
Translations
Translations of the word "power" in other languages:
🇵🇹 poder
- energia
- força
🇮🇳 शक्ति
- ऊर्जा
- बल
🇩🇪 Macht
- Energie
- Kraft
🇮🇩 kekuatan
- energi
- daya
🇺🇦 сила
- енергія
- влада
🇵🇱 moc
- energia
- siła
🇯🇵 力（ちから）
- エネルギー
- 権力（けんりょく）
🇫🇷 pouvoir
- énergie
- force
🇪🇸 poder
- energía
- fuerza
🇹🇷 güç
- enerji
- kuvvet
🇰🇷 힘
- 에너지
- 권력
🇸🇦 قوة
- طاقة
- سلطة
🇨🇿 síla
- energie
- moc
🇸🇰 sila
- energia
- moc
🇨🇳 力量
- 能量
- 权力
🇸🇮 moč
- energija
- sila
🇮🇸 kraftur
- orka
- vald
🇰🇿 қуат
- энергия
- күш
🇬🇪 ძალა
- ენერგია
- ძალაუფლება
🇦🇿 güc
- enerji
- qüvvət
🇲🇽 poder
- energía
- fuerza
Word origin
The word 'power' originates from the Middle English 'pouer', which came from the Anglo-Norman French 'poer', and ultimately from the Latin 'potere', meaning 'to be able'. The concept of power has evolved over time to encompass physical strength, authority, control, and energy.
See also: powder.