power
The ability to do or undergo something.
Noun 4 meanings
The ability to do or undergo something.
“He has lost the power to speak.”
The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
Strength, energy.
“He needed a lot of power to hit the ball out of the stadium.”
A large amount or number.
“do a power of good”
Verb 4 meanings
To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).
“This CD player is powered by batteries.”
To hit or kick something forcefully.
To enable or provide the impetus for.
To move or advance with great force or speed.
Adjective 1 meaning
Impressive.
Interjection 1 meaning
Used as a cheer to express support
Etymology
From Middle English power, poer, from Old French poeir, from Vulgar Latin potēre, from Latin posse, whence English potent. Compare French pouvoir. Displaced the native Old English anweald.
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POWER at a glance
POWER has 5 letters and scores 10 points in Scrabble (P 3 + O 1 + W 4 + E 1 + R 1) and 11 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #262 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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