Power

by | Feb 13, 2022 | Uncategorized | 9 comments

Power (Noun)
Syllable division: pow·​er
How to pronounce: UK: /paʊər/ US: /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Power

#1 Meaning: When you have the ability to influence and control people or events.
Example:
> She can do what she wants to do because no one has any power over her.
> He has the power to charm and talk to

#2 Meaning: the degree to which an individual or group has political power in a country.
Example:
> Is the president using his power for the good of the country?
> How long can the prime minister be in power before a new election?

#3 Meaning: Being strong
Example:
> He had enough power to lift the car off his foot.
> The economic power of some countries decreased over the last two years.

#4 Meaning: Having legal right to do something.
Example:
> I wish I had the power to change the law so that I can help you.
> Only the manager has the power to exchange or refund your goods.

#5 Meaning: The use or generation of electricity
Example:
> It is wise to check the powerlines of your house at least once a year.
> It is frustrating when there is a storm and some places lose power.

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9 Comments

  1. Nirvana
    Nirvana on February 13, 2022 at 12:28 pm

    She has power to do amazing things.
    The president is using his power of the wrong way.
    Has he enough power to carry weight?
    I wish I had the power to can express myself better.
    Whe is raining it’s normal the power down.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 13, 2022 at 8:55 pm

      Wow Nirvana! What good sentences..
      Try saying:
      She has THE power to do amazing things.
      The president is using his power IN the wrong way.
      DOES HE HAVE enough power to carry THAT weight?
      I wish I had the power to BE ABLE TO express myself better.
      WheN IT is raining it’s normal FOR the power TO BE down.

      • Nirvana
        Nirvana on February 14, 2022 at 12:40 am

        Minnette,thanks a lot for all corrections 🙂

  2. Vlad
    Vlad on February 13, 2022 at 5:21 pm

    Special attention should be given to States which have expressed an interest in launching a nuclear power programme.

  3. Ligia
    Ligia on February 13, 2022 at 9:34 pm

    Who sings “The power of love” song?

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 14, 2022 at 3:53 am

      Good question Ligia.
      Jennifer Rush sings that song!
      What a beautiful song!

  4. Tya
    Tya on February 16, 2022 at 3:05 pm

    The top management use their power to stop labour demonstration.

    Please press the power button to turn the laptop on.

    Good leader will not abuse his power.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 19, 2022 at 5:05 am

      Good sentences Tya!
      Try saying: A good leader will not abuse his power.