PowerUK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpaʊər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈpaʊɚ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(pou′ər)
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power
- strength ‘power’ If someone has power, they are able to control other people and their activities. People in positions of power, such as teachers, must act responsibly. He believes the President has too much power. ‘strength’ Don't use ‘power’ to refer to someone's physical energy, or their ability to move heavy objects. Use strength. It took me some time to recover my strength after the illness. This sport requires a lot of physical strength. 'Power' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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