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- pronunciation:
- paU
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
having or able to use power or force.
The race car has a powerful engine.The principal is in a powerful position.- synonyms:
- forceful, strong
- similar words:
- able, authoritative, dynamic, influential, mighty
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| related words: |
almighty, burly, fierce, intense, magnetic, sturdy, vivid |
| derivations: |
powerfully (adv.), powerfulness (n.) |
The word powerful
contains the following part:
-ful1
Old English
adjective-forming suffix
that means full of
  More about this word part:
The suffix -ful1 attaches to native English nouns to form adjectives.
Example words:
awful, beautiful, careful, cheerful, colorful, delightful, doubtful, dutiful, faithful, fearful, graceful, harmful, helpful, hopeful, joyful, meaningful, painful, peaceful, plentiful, powerful, purposeful, respectful, skillful, stressful, successful, thankful, thoughtful, wasteful, useful
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