power meaning and definition

POWER noun

Definition of power (noun)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: powerfulness
   • antonym: impotence
2. (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
3. possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
   • "danger heightened his powers of discrimination"
   • synonyms: ability
   • antonym: inability
4. (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"
   • synonyms: office
5. 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"
   • synonyms: force
6. a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
   • synonyms: exponent, index
7. physical strength
   • synonyms: might, mightiness
8. a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
   • synonyms: great power, major power, superpower, world power
9. a very wealthy or powerful businessman
   • "an oil baron"
   • synonyms: baron, big businessman, business leader, king, magnate, mogul, top executive, tycoon

POWER verb

Definition of power (verb)

1. supply the force or power for the functioning of
   • "The gasoline powers the engines"