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powerful

/ˈpaʊəfl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Having the ability to produce or cause an effect; having great strength, influence, or force.

    - "The new engine is powerful."
    - "The hurricane was a powerful storm."
    - "The politician used her powerful speech to persuade voters."
  • adjective

    Able to exercise control or influence over others.

    - "The king was a powerful monarch."
    - "The CEO wielded a powerful position in the company."
    - "The union leader had a powerful voice in negotiations."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpaʊɚfəl/



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Antonyms

powerless , strengthless
Synonyms

forceful , mightful , mighty , powersome , strengthful , strong , eminently , ever so , main , mighty , sore , swith , way too , actually , authentically , truly , drastically , extremely , greatly
Rhymes
Words rhyming with powerful
power hour , tower , flower , dower , ower
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. powerful (English) : having power or ability

  2. powerful (English) : having the ability to control or influence

  3. powerful (English) : having or showing strength

  4. powerful (English) : having the ability to cause an effect

Variants
List of all variants of powerful that leads to same result
powerful , all-powerful
Forms
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powerfully, more powerful, most powerful

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'pouvoir' meaning 'to be able' or 'can'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'powerful' is often used in the context of political and business power.

  2. The term 'powerful' can also be used to describe natural phenomena, such as hurricanes and volcanic eruptions.

  3. The word 'powerful' comes from the Old French word 'pouvoir', which means 'to be able' or 'can'.

Related Concepts
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  1. strength: The ability to exert force or pressure.

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

  3. authority: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Culture
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The term 'powerful' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe characters, situations, and emotions. In literature, powerful characters often possess great strength, influence, or control. In art, powerful imagery can evoke strong emotions and convey a sense of strength or dominance. In music, powerful lyrics and performances can inspire and move listeners.

How to Memorize "powerful"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person lifting a heavy weight with ease.
    - Visualize a powerful storm at sea.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'powerful' with the image of a strong, muscular superhero.
    - Associate the word 'powerful' with the feeling of being in control.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Powerful People Push Hard' to remember the definition.
    - Create a mental image of a powerful elephant to remember the word.

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