power

power

noun

Definition of POWER

1

the right or means to command or control others <the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate>

Synonyms arm, authority, clutch, command, control, death grip, dominion, grip, hold, mastery, reign, rein(s), sway

Related Words clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight; jurisdiction; direction, management; dominance, imperium, predominance, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy; prerogative, privilege, right; eminence, importance, moment

Near Antonyms helplessness, weakness

Antonyms impotence, impotency, powerlessness

2

the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task <the corporation has the power to accomplish almost anything> <you'll need to build a bit more power in order to be a star pitcher>

Synonyms energy, firepower, force, horsepower, might, muscle, potence, potency, puissance, sinew, strength, vigor

Related Words aptitude, capability, capacity, competence, competency; adequacy, effectiveness, effectualness, usefulness

Near Antonyms disability, inability, inaptitude, incapability, incapableness, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency; ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, uselessness; helplessness, paralysis

Antonyms impotence, impotency, powerlessness, weakness

3

a natural ability of the mind or body <dogs have a very highly developed power of smell>

Synonyms faculty

Related Words function; capability, capacity; aptitude, endowment, flair, genius, gift, instinct, knack, talent

Near Antonyms inability, incapability, incapacity; inaptitude, inaptness, ineptness

4

something with a usable capacity for doing work <nuclear power>

Synonyms energy, power

Related Words kindling, propellant (also propellent); force