power · n
power (CONTROL)
B2 control or influence over people and events
Dictionary examples:
I don't have any power over him - he does what he wants to. (23.0)
power (POLITICS)
C1 political control in a country
Dictionary examples:
They have been in power too long. (22.4)
When did this government come to power? (27.6)
do everything in your power to do sth
C1 to do everything that you are able and allowed to do
Dictionary examples:
I've done everything in my power to help him. (27.9)
power (COUNTRY)
C1 a country that has a lot of influence over others
Dictionary examples:
a major world power (29.5)
power (STRENGTH)
C1 strength or force
Dictionary examples:
economic/military power (33.7)
power (ELECTRICITY)
B1 energy, usually electricity, that is used to provide light, heat, etc.
Dictionary examples:
My cat learned to turn off the power when I'm late for dinner. (0.0)
I tried to save power by using a hamster wheel to charge my phone. (0.0)
The power company sent me a bill for thinking about using electricity. (0.0)
power lines (19.1)
We lost power for three days. (21.6)
nuclear/wind/solar power (37.6)