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pow·er

power

pronunciation:: paU r
features:: Word History, Word Explorer

part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	When you have power, you have the ability to do things or cause things to happen. Some people wish they had the power to see into the future.If I could have a magical power, I would like the power to fly. synonyms: ability similar words: energy, force, skill, strength
definition 2:	When someone has power, they can control other people. The king had a lot of power, and people had to do what he asked. synonyms: authority, control similar words: government, influence
definition 3:	Power is energy that can do work. A car needs power to make it move.A big tree fell in our yard. We tried to move it, but we didn't have enough power. synonyms: energy, force
related words:	country, energy

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Power comes from an early French word that means "to be able."

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	similar to power
	authority, control
	some actions associated with power
	control, influence
	some broader categories that include power
	culture
	some kinds of power
	national, personal, physical
	some people associated with powerful
	chief, governor, judge, king, parent, principal, ruler
	without power
	weak