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power

n. C / U
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈpaʊɝ// UK //pˈaʊɐ// pow·er Archaic General-service Informal

n. the ability to control people, events, or things. You also use this word to talk about the electricity or energy that makes machines work.

n. the capacity to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events. It frequently refers to physical force or electrical energy supplied to operate machinery.


SIMPLE

The president has the power to change the law.

CONTEXTUAL

The severe winter storm knocked out the power in our neighbourhood, leaving us in the dark.

COMPLEX

The prime minister consolidated her power by appointing loyalists to key cabinet positions, effectively silencing any opposition within the ruling party before the upcoming election.

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Uncountable when referring to electricity or general authority; countable when referring to specific abilities or influential nations.

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