Powers: meaning, definitions and examples

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powers

 

[ หˆpaสŠษ™rz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

superhero

Abilities or magical skills possessed by a superhero or fictional character.

Synonyms

abilities, capabilities, skills

Examples of usage

  • The superhero's powers include super strength, flight, and laser vision.
  • He used his powers to defeat the villain and save the city.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

Authority or control over a country or organization.

Synonyms

authority, control, dominion

Examples of usage

  • The president has the powers to make important decisions for the country.
  • The powers of the government are outlined in the constitution.
Context #3 | Verb

energy

To supply with mechanical or electrical energy.

Synonyms

drive, energize, fuel

Examples of usage

  • The generator powers the entire building with electricity.
  • Solar panels power the house with renewable energy.

Translations

Translations of the word "powers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poderes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเค•เฅเคคเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krรคfte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekuatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ moce

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠ› (ใกใ‹ใ‚‰)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pouvoirs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ poderes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผรงler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรญly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sily

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠ›้‡ (lรฌliร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kraftar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏัˆั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผclษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ poderes

Etymology

The word 'powers' originated from Middle English 'pouer', from Old French 'poer', from Latin 'potere' meaning 'to be able'. The term has evolved over time to encompass a wide range of meanings, from supernatural abilities to political authority. In modern usage, 'powers' often conveys a sense of strength, control, or energy.

See also: empower, overpower, overpowered, overpowering, powered, powerful, powerfully, powerhouse, powering, powerless, powerlessly, powerlessness, powerplant, superpower.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,007, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.