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power

A2
verbnoun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /pˈaʊə/

US

  • /ˈpaʊər/

Description

Power is not just about muscles or force. It is the ability to do something, to control what happens, or to affect people and events. A powerful storm can knock down trees, a powerful engine can move a car fast, and a powerful speech can change how people think.

You can also see it in everyday life. Your phone needs power to turn on and work. A leader may have power over a group or a country. Even kindness can have power because it can lift people up and inspire them. In the end, the idea is simple: it is about having the ability to make something happen.

Examples

  1. 1

    Electricity outage

    The power went out during the storm.

  2. 2

    Battery energy

    This battery can store enough power to run the radio all night.

  3. 3

    Local authority

    The new law gives local councils more power over housing decisions.

    • Pattern

      power over + person/thing

      control or influence over them

  4. 4

    Personal choice

    She finally had the power to choose her own career.

    • Pattern

      the power to do + something

      the ability or right to do it

  5. 5

    Legal authority

    The president has the power to veto the bill.

  6. 6

    Corporate influence

    Many people believe money gives large companies too much power.

  7. 7

    Election result

    After the election, a new party came to power.

    • Phrase

      come to power

      start controlling a government or organization

  8. 8

    Political office

    He stayed in power for ten years.

    • Phrase

      in power

      controlling a government or organization

  9. 9

    Engine performance

    The engine delivers plenty of power for driving up steep hills.

  10. 10

    Energy source

    The website is powered by renewable energy.

    • Pattern

      powered by + source

      using something as its source of energy or support

  11. 11

    Working hard

    We powered through the last few pages before the meeting.

    • Pattern

      power through + task

      keep going until it is finished, even if it is hard

Forms and spellings

4 forms open this card.

Main spelling

  • powernounverb

Forms

  • powerspluralnounverb
  • poweredpast tenseverbnoun
  • powering-ing formverbnoun