power (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpaʊər/
Definition
The ability or right to control people or things.
Examples
The king had absolute power over his people.
She used her power to help others.
He lost his job and his power.
How to Use power
- power over (prepositional phrase)
- Control or influence someone or something. — "He had great power over his employees."
- power to do (collocation)
- The ability to perform an action. — "She has the power to change things."
- in power (prepositional phrase)
- Having control or authority. — "The party that is in power wants to win the election."
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