power

1. power (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The ability to do or undergo something.

Example: He has lost the power to speak.

Concept: Власть

Polarities of the concept

2. power (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The ability to coerce, influence, or control.

Example: The proportion of female colleagues in the Hsinchu County Government and its affiliated units has reached 61%. “Women Power” is the power behind over half of the services provided by the county government.

3. power (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The ability to coerce, influence, or control.: The ability to affect or influence.

Example: the power of the written word

4. power (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).

Example: This CD player is powered by batteries.

5. power (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To hit or kick something forcefully.

Example: United keeper Edwin van der Sar was the unlikely provider as his clearance found Rooney, who had got ahead of last defender Richard Dunne, and the forward brilliantly controlled a ball coming from over his shoulder before powering a shot past Brad Friedel.

6. power (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To enable or provide the impetus for.

Example: Abdul Sattar Edhi came to Karachi as a poor man from an Indian village in 1947. Starting with a small pharmacy tent, his work rapidly expanded, powered by donations from ordinary citizens.

7. power (adj) — sense 7

Definition: Impressive.

Example: Check out the POWER Mee Rebus & Lontong in this newly established Nasi Padang coffee shop at Market Street Carpark.

8. power (intj) — sense 8

Definition: Used as a cheer to express support