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1. power
noun. ['ˈpaʊɝ'] possession of controlling influence.
Antonyms
Synonyms
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. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] participate in games or sport.
Synonyms
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. play
noun. ['ˈpleɪ'] a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage.
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome.
Synonyms
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] play on an instrument.
Synonyms
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] play a role or part.
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. play
verb. ['ˈpleɪ'] be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- play (English)
- playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))