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power

/ˈpaʊ.ə(ɹ)/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The ability to do or act; capability; strength.

  • Noun

    A position or office of authority, particularly as head of state.

  • Noun

    A source of energy or a means of doing work.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/



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Antonyms

impotence , weakness
Rhymes
Words rhyming with power
power , tower , hour , flower , vowel , cower , bower , dowel , lower
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. power (English) : Noun: Ability to do or act; capability; strength.

  2. power (English) : Noun: Position or office of authority.

  3. power (English) : Noun: Source of energy or a means of doing work.

  4. power (English) : Verb: Have the ability to do something.

  5. power (English) : Noun: A strong, electric current.

  6. power (Scottish Gaelic) : Power, strength, dominion.

  7. power (Spanish) : Noun: Power, authority, strength.

  8. power (Swedish) : Noun: Power, strength, dominion.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. power (English) : Noun: Ability to do or act; capability; strength.

  2. power (English) : Noun: Position or office of authority.

  3. power (English) : Noun: Source of energy or a means of doing work.

  4. power (English) : Verb: Have the ability to do something.

  5. power (English) : Noun: A strong, electric current.

  6. power (Scottish Gaelic) : Power, strength, dominion.

Variants
List of all variants of power that leads to same result
power , powers , powered , powering , magnification , magnifications , power base , power bases , power broker , power brokers , power chord , power-dive , power-dived , power-dives , power-diving , power-dove , power dive , power dives , power forward , power forwards
Forms
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powers, powerful, powerfully, more powerful, most powerful

Etymology
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From Old French 'pouvoir', 'potere' in Italian, both meaning 'can' or 'be able'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'power' appears 25 times in the United States Constitution.

  2. The ancient Greeks believed that the gods possessed 'power' or 'dynamis' and that this power could be transferred to mortals through rituals and sacrifices.

  3. The largest power plant in the world is the Itaipu Dam on the border between Brazil and Paraguay, with a capacity of over 14 GW.

Related Concepts
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  1. authority: The right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

  2. influence: The power to have an effect on someone or something.

  3. dominion: The power or control over a particular area or territory.

  4. empowerment: The process of giving someone the ability to make their own choices and take control of their own lives.

Culture
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Power has been a significant concept throughout history, appearing in various forms and contexts. It has been explored in literature, art, music, and philosophy. Power can represent political authority, social status, physical strength, or even the ability to influence others. In literature, power has been depicted as a corrupting force, a means to an end, or a source of strength and resilience.

How to Memorize "power"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person lifting a heavy weight to represent the power of strength. Imagine a king sitting on a throne with a scepter in his hand to represent the power of authority. Visualize a power plant generating electricity to represent the power of energy.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'power' with words like 'strength', 'authority', 'energy', 'dominion'. Create mental images of these words to help remember the meaning of 'power'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Please Only Understand Power: Strength, Energy, Dominion' to help remember the different meanings of 'power'.

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