energy (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɛnərdʒi/
Definition
The power to do things, like work or play. It also means the power that makes things move or work.
Examples
She drinks coffee to get more energy in the morning.
The sun gives us light and heat energy.
Children often have a lot of energy and love to run around.
How to Use energy
- energy for (prepositional phrase)
- power used for a specific thing — "She needs energy for her long walk."
- full of energy (collocation)
- having a lot of energy — "The puppy was full of energy and wanted to play."
- energy crisis (collocation)
- a serious problem with getting enough energy — "The country faced an energy crisis when oil prices went up."
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