energy

noun

ˈe-nər-jē How to pronounce energy (audio)
Definition of energynext
1
as in qi
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings many Eastern cultures believe in the significance of life energy in the healing process

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2
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind for a woman of advanced years, she has remarkable energy

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3
as in fuel
something with a usable capacity for doing work some of the power needs of the house are provided by solar energy

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as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task I'm so tired that I don't think I have the energy to take another step

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How does the noun energy contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of energy are force, might, power, and strength. While all these words mean "the ability to exert effort," energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.

a worker with boundless energy

When is it sensible to use force instead of energy?

While in some cases nearly identical to energy, force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

used enough force to push the door open

In what contexts can might take the place of energy?

While the synonyms might and energy are close in meaning, might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.

the belief that might makes right

When would power be a good substitute for energy?

In some situations, the words power and energy are roughly equivalent. However, power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.

the awesome power of flowing water

When is strength a more appropriate choice than energy?

The synonyms strength and energy are sometimes interchangeable, but strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

use weight training to build your strength

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Recent Examples of energy Producing those beautiful flowers takes a lot of energy for orchid plants. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025 Cramming in incident after incident but without the galvanizing energy that De Niro’s usual mob film collaborator Martin Scorsese would have brought to it, The Alto Knights resembles a television miniseries that’s been chopped up for theatrical consumption. — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025 President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke on Wednesday about a partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure amid broader efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025 In a Wednesday call, the leaders discussed a partial ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine that would involve both countries refraining from attacking the other's energy infrastructure, including nuclear power plants and oil refineries. — Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for energy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energy
  1. qi
  2. vigor
  3. fuel
  4. power
  5. aura
  6. gas
  7. strength
  8. spirit
Noun
  • It is believed that a women’s qi, or life force, is depleted while giving birth.
    — Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Those with strong qi, who can learn to channel it, make for fierce, skilled warriors.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2020
Definition of qi
Noun
  • Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.
    — Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Such pruning renews plant vigor and encourages new healthy shoots.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of vigor
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  • The right wing then hit the ground and separated from the plane, causing fuel to spill across the runway and eventually ignite a fire.
    — Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
  • From the cost of racing cars, tires, and fuel to training, track access, and travel, the financial barrier is huge.
    — Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of fuel
Noun
  • This dispatchable energy from batteries stabilizes the U.S. power supply.
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Lastly, love it or hate it, but the return to office is in full swing, meaning WFH loungewear is taking a backseat to power suits, both on your feed and in real life.
    — Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of power
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  • Another brand that elicited an aura of femininity through the creation of the romance on the runway was N°21.
    — Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • An aura of rebellious Britishness radiated through the bold clash of tartans, black leather motorcycle jackets, and ornate embellishments that evoked the iconic style of Pearly Kings and Queens.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of aura
Noun
  • This small planetary nebula, like others like it, was formed by gases in the outer layers of a dying star.
    — Miguel Claro, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The unexpected discovery came via observations of the star-forming ring of turbulent dust and gases—dubbed the central molecular zone—that encircles Sagittarius A*.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of gas
Noun
  • Her strength is not just in her ability to fight, but in her refusal to disappear.
    — Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Specifically, its relative strength index reading fell to 28.3.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Smells like teen spirit As bloody and grim as Greek myths have always been, Santa Monica Studio established even darker trappings with 2005’s God of War.
    — Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
  • But that resilience and spirit are certainly being tested, with the Heat’s last win coming nearly three weeks ago on March 3 in a home victory over the Washington Wizards.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of spirit

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