Word POWER: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

power

🇺🇸 [ˈpaʊər]

Meanings

The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way. Power can refer to physical strength, political influence, control over resources, or the ability to influence others. It can also denote energy used to perform work, such as electrical power or mechanical force.

Examples

• The power went out during the storm.
• He gained power through years of hard work and dedication.
• The country is seeking to increase its energy power.

Synonyms

strength • control • influence

Antonyms

weakness • inability • helplessness