[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/power/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [P](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/p/) / power # power noun (power, powers); verb (power, powers, powered, powering) «power» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. Power is the ability or strength to do something or to make things happen. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#m1) 2. Power is control over people or things, like the power of a king. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#m2) 3. Power is energy, especially electricity, used to run machines. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#m3) 4. To power something means to give it energy so it works. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#m4) 5. In maths, a power is how many times a number is multiplied by itself, like 2 to the power of 3. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#m5) ### In the lessons In science and everyday life «power» often means electricity: a power cut, a power station, solar power, wind power; in safety, never touch power lines or poke things into power sockets. In maths, powers are written small and high: 2³ = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8; «squared» is the power of 2. In stories superheroes have special powers, and kings and queens have power. In history and citizenship, people vote to decide who has power. Phrases: «power cut», «in power», «do everything in my power». ### Examples - There was a power cut, so we used candles. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#x1) - The car is powered by electricity. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#x2) - Solar power comes from the Sun. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#x3) - Stay away from fallen power lines. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#x4) - Her superpower is being invisible. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#x5) - 10 to the power of 2 is 100. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#x6) - The king had great power over the land. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#x7) - I will do everything in my power to help. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#x8) - In our time water has wonderful powers. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/#x9) ### Note Usually uncountable for energy and strength; countable for special abilities (powers). In maths, «to the power of 3» is not times 3: 2 to the power of 3 is 8, not 6. A «power socket» (UK) is an «outlet» (US). «Powerful» = having lots of power. ## In Jewish tradition Strength, especially God's mighty strength that saved Israel. Jacob also speaks of the strength he used to serve Laban. **Interpretation.** Tradition says God's power is shown in the Exodus. The Song at the Sea praises His right hand as glorious in power. ### Examples - And ye know that with all my power I have served your father. (Torah GEN.31.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/power/#x1) - Thy right hand, O LORD, glorious in power, Thy right hand, O LORD, dasheth in pieces the enemy. (Torah EXO.15.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/power/#x2) - And now, I pray Thee, let the power of the Lord be great, according as Thou hast spoken, saying: (Torah NUM.14.17, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/power/#x3) - Or have I no power to deliver? (Prophets ISA.50.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/power/#x4) - Would He contend with me in His great power? (Writings JOB.23.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/power/#x5) - How hast thou helped him that is without power! (Writings JOB.26.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/power/#x6) ### Note Usually uncountable for energy and strength; countable for special abilities (powers). In maths, «to the power of 3» is not times 3: 2 to the power of 3 is 8, not 6. A «power socket» (UK) is an «outlet» (US). «Powerful» = having lots of power. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «power» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/power/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«power» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/power.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «power» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/power/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«power» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/power.html) on Mova free.