energy
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
energies
plural
energies
Britannica Dictionary definition of ENERGY
1
:
ability to be active
:
the physical or mental strength that allows you to do things
[noncount]
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The kids are always so full of energy.
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They devoted all their energy to the completion of the project.
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I have a lot of nervous energy. [=energy that comes from being nervous]
[plural]
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They devoted all their energies to the completion of the project.
2
[noncount]
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natural enthusiasm and effort
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She puts a lot of energy into her work.
3
[noncount]
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usable power that comes from heat, electricity, etc.
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see also nuclear energy
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The newer appliances conserve more energy.
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an energy crisis
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renewable energy
4
technical
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the ability of something (such as heat, light, or running water) to be active or do work
[noncount]
[count]
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particles with high kinetic energies
5
[noncount]
informal
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a type of power that some people believe a person or place produces
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I sense a lot of negative/bad energy coming from her right now.
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There's good/positive energy in this room.
