A2noun 1K

Power

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpaʊə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpaʊər/"]/

Meaning of Power

the ability to control people or things

In simple words: The ability to do something or to control people or things.

Power in a sentence

• The power of the wind can generate electricity.
• She has the power to influence people's decisions.
• The power went out during the storm, leaving us in darkness.
• The car's engine has a lot of power, allowing it to go very fast.
• He felt a surge of power when he won the competition.

How to use Power

Used in both formal and informal contexts. In discussions about politics or leadership, 'power' often has a weighty connotation, while in casual settings it might refer to electricity or strength. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts when discussing serious topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'power' like a battery — it gives energy and control.

Related words

Collocations with Power

• absolute
• ultimate
• considerable
• come to
• rise to
• assume
• be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something)
• flow from somebody/​something
• lie with somebody/​something
• struggle
• relations
• structure
• in power
• in somebody’s power
• power of
• abuse of power
• the balance of power
• a bid for power
• absolute
• ultimate
• considerable
• come to
• rise to
• assume
• be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something)
• flow from somebody/​something
• lie with somebody/​something
• struggle
• relations
• structure
• in power
• in somebody’s power
• power of
• abuse of power
• the balance of power
• a bid for power
• full
• reduced
• electric
• generate
• produce
• provide (somebody/​something with)
• drive something
• run something
• go off
• cable
• grid
• line
• power for
• a source of power
• full
• reduced
• electric
• generate
• produce
• provide (somebody/​something with)
• drive something
• run something
• go off
• cable
• grid
• line
• power for
• a source of power
• awesome
• great
• real
• awesome
• great
• real
• air
• combat
• military
• have
• possess
• use
• beyond somebody/​something’s power
• in somebody’s power
• within somebody’s power
• at the height of your powers
• at the peak of your powers
• at the zenith of your powers
• air
• combat
• military
• have
• possess
• use
• beyond somebody/​something’s power
• in somebody’s power
• within somebody’s power
• at the height of your powers
• at the peak of your powers
• at the zenith of your powers
• air
• combat
• military
• have
• possess
• use
• beyond somebody/​something’s power
• in somebody’s power
• within somebody’s power
• at the height of your powers
• at the peak of your powers
• at the zenith of your powers
• absolute
• ultimate
• considerable
• come to
• rise to
• assume
• be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something)
• flow from somebody/​something
• lie with somebody/​something
• struggle
• relations
• structure
• in power
• in somebody’s power
• power of
• abuse of power
• the balance of power
• a bid for power
• great
• major
• world
• air
• combat
• military
• have
• possess
• use
• beyond somebody/​something’s power
• in somebody’s power
• within somebody’s power
• at the height of your powers
• at the peak of your powers
• at the zenith of your powers
• air
• combat
• military
• have
• possess
• use
• beyond somebody/​something’s power
• in somebody’s power
• within somebody’s power
• at the height of your powers
• at the peak of your powers
• at the zenith of your powers
• absolute
• ultimate
• considerable
• come to
• rise to
• assume
• be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something)
• flow from somebody/​something
• lie with somebody/​something
• struggle
• relations
• structure
• in power
• in somebody’s power
• power of
• abuse of power
• the balance of power
• a bid for power

Synonyms for Power

• strength
• control
• influence
• authority
• might

Opposites of Power

• weakness
• ineffectiveness

Common mistakes with Power

• 'Power' as a verb — learners often mistakenly use 'power' when they mean to say 'empower'.
• Confusing 'power' with 'might', as they have different nuances.
• Misusing 'power' in phrases, e.g., 'the power of' requires a specified noun.

Frequently asked questions about Power

What does Power mean?

The ability to do something or to control people or things.

What is the definition of Power?

the ability to control people or things

How do you use Power in a sentence?

The power of the wind can generate electricity.

Can you give another example of Power?

She has the power to influence people's decisions.

What are synonyms for Power?

Common alternatives include strength, control, influence, authority, might.

What is the opposite of Power?

Opposite meanings include weakness, ineffectiveness.

What words go with Power?

It commonly pairs with absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, full, reduced, electric, generate, produce, provide (somebody/​something with), drive something, run something, go off, cable, grid, line, power for, a source of power, full, reduced, electric, generate, produce, provide (somebody/​something with), drive something, run something, go off, cable, grid, line, power for, a source of power, awesome, great, real, awesome, great, real, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, great, major, world, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power.

What are common mistakes when using Power?

'Power' as a verb — learners often mistakenly use 'power' when they mean to say 'empower'. Confusing 'power' with 'might', as they have different nuances. Misusing 'power' in phrases, e.g., 'the power of' requires a specified noun.

How do you pronounce Power?

US: /["/ˈpaʊər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpaʊə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Power?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. In discussions about politics or leadership, 'power' often has a weighty connotation, while in casual settings it might refer to electricity or strength. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts when discussing serious topics.

What CEFR level is Power?

"Power" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.