: a fundamental entity of nature that is transferred between parts of a system in the production of physical change within the system and usually regarded as the capacity for doing work
power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.
the awesome power of flowing water
force implies the actual effective exercise of power.
used enough force to push the door open
energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.
a worker with boundless energy
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
might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.
the belief that might makes right
Example Sentences
The kids are always so full of energy. They devoted all their energy to the completion of the project. They devoted all their energies to the completion of the project. She puts a lot of energy into her work. The newer appliances conserve more energy.
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Word History
Etymology
Late Latin energia, from Greek energeia activity, from energos active, from en in + ergon work — more at work