Cool MatePower vs That kind of muscle anymore
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Power
Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun
That kind of muscle anymore
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Power
| Power | That kind of muscle anymore | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈpaʊə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpaʊər/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðæt kaɪnd əv ˈmʌsl ˌɛnɪˈmɔː//🇺🇸 //ðæt kaɪnd əv ˈmʌsl ˌɛnɪˈmɔr// |
| Meaning | The ability to do something or to control people or things. | A type of strength or physical ability. |
| Example | The power of the wind can generate electricity. | I just can't lift that heavy box, I don’t have that kind of muscle anymore. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | 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 | lost that kind of muscle, regained that kind of muscle, build that kind of muscle |
| Antonyms | weakness, ineffectiveness | - |
| Common mistakes | '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. | Confused with 'that kind of muscle' which refers to strength in context., Omitting 'anymore' leading to incomplete meaning., Incorrectly using it in professional contexts where physicality isn’t relevant. |
| Usage notes | 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. | Use this phrase to describe a lack of physical strength or capability, often in a nostalgic or regretful context. It's typically informal and may convey a sense of loss over time. |
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Frequently asked questions: Power vs That kind of muscle anymore
What's the difference between Power and That kind of muscle anymore?
Power: The ability to do something or to control people or things. That kind of muscle anymore: A type of strength or physical ability.
Which is more common: Power and That kind of muscle anymore?
Power is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Power: The power of the wind can generate electricity. That kind of muscle anymore: I just can't lift that heavy box, I don’t have that kind of muscle anymore.
Can I use Power and That kind of muscle anymore interchangeably?
Not always. Power and That kind of muscle anymore are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.