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- There are 40 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun power, seven of which are labelled obsolete.
The meaning of POWER is ability to act or produce an effect. How to use power in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Power.
Definition of power noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Dictionary definition of power. The ability or capacity to exert control, influence, or authority over others, events, or circumstances. "The dictator abused his power, suppressing dissent and violating human rights." Detailed meaning of power.
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- do (someone) a power of good
- more power to you
- the corridors/halls of power
- the power behind the throne
- the powers that be
- power up
38 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 power /ˈpawɚ/ noun
plural powers
1 power
/ˈpawɚ/
noun
British, informal + old-fashioned
: to help someone physically or mentally : to make someone feel better
(US) informal or British more power to your elbow
— used to say that you approve of what someone is doing and hope it will be successful
: places where people talk about issues and make important decisions especially about political matters
•the corridors of power in Washington, D.C.
: the person who secretly controls a country, organization, etc., by controlling the actions and decisions of the official leader
•He's the company president, but his assistant is the (real) power behind the throne.
: the people who decide what is allowed or acceptable in a group, organization, etc.
•The students wanted to have a big party, but the powers that be didn't approve.
•I applied for the job, but I guess the powers that be didn't think I was qualified.
power, authority, jurisdiction, command, and dominion mean the right or ability to govern, rule, or strongly influence people or situations.
power is a general word that suggests the ability to control or influence what is done, felt, etc.
•the power of the throne
[phrasal verb]
power up (something) or power (something) up
: to make (a machine) ready for use by supplying it with electricity
•I powered up [=started up, turned on] the computer.
always used before a noun
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power noun (MATHEMATICS) [ S ] mathematics specialized. the number of times that a number is to be multiplied by itself: to the third, fourth, etc. power 2 to the fourth power is 2 times 2 times 2 times 2, which equals 16. to the power 3 to the power 4 is usually written as 3 4.
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POWER meaning: 1. control or influence over people and events: 2. political control in a country: 3. energy…. Learn more.
