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1. power
noun. ['ˈpaʊɝ'] possession of controlling influence.
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Etymology
- power (English)
- poer (Middle English (1100-1500))
- poer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
2. power
noun. ['ˈpaʊɝ'] possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done.
Synonyms
Etymology
- power (English)
- poer (Middle English (1100-1500))
- poer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. power
noun. ['ˈpaʊɝ'] (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second).
Etymology
- power (English)
- poer (Middle English (1100-1500))
- poer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. power
noun. ['ˈpaʊɝ'] a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself.
Synonyms
Etymology
- power (English)
- poer (Middle English (1100-1500))
- poer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. power
noun. ['ˈpaʊɝ'] one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority.
Synonyms
Etymology
- power (English)
- poer (Middle English (1100-1500))
- poer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. power
noun. ['ˈpaʊɝ'] (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power.
Synonyms
Etymology
- power (English)
- poer (Middle English (1100-1500))
- poer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. high
adjective. ['ˈhaɪ'] greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount.
Etymology
- high (English)
- high (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. high
adjective. ['ˈhaɪ'] (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high').
Synonyms
Etymology
- high (English)
- high (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))