Power Definition
power
noun
- possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade"
- (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
- possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; "danger heightened his powers of discrimination"
- (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage"; "during his first year in office"; "during his first year in power"; "the power of the president"
- one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority; "the mysterious presence of an evil power"; "may the force be with you"; "the forces of evil"
- a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
- physical strength
- a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
- a very wealthy or powerful businessman; "an oil baron"
verb
- supply the force or power for the functioning of; "The gasoline powers the engines"
"Power" in song lyrics
See how power is used in real songs:
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"Behind me stands a nation, knowledge through power"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — God Twist -
"The lyrics I recite, I say with power"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"The two cool brothers who are pushin much power"
7A3 — 7A3 Will Rock You
Words that rhyme with power
Usage tips for "power"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "power" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for power to find words that pair well.