# energy

**Pronunciation:** /ˈɛnərdʒi/ · EN-er-jee

**CEFR level:** A2

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

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.

## Synonyms

- power — ability to do things; often more general
- strength — physical or mental force
- vigor — great physical or mental strength and health

## Antonyms

- tiredness — feeling of needing rest
- weakness — lack of strength or power

## Common patterns

- energy for — power used for a specific thing — She needs energy for her long walk.
- full of energy — having a lot of energy — The puppy was full of energy and wanted to play.
- energy crisis — a serious problem with getting enough energy — The country faced an energy crisis when oil prices went up.

## Collocations

- have energy — I have a lot of energy today.
- lose energy — After running, I started to lose energy.
- save energy — Turn off the lights to save energy.
- renewable energy — Wind and sun are sources of renewable energy.

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