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energy / Energy > 6 senses
NOUN1energy(physics) the capacity of a physical system to do work
2energy, vigor, vigourAn exertion of force
3energy, push, get-up-and-goEnterprising or ambitious drive
4energy, vigor, vigour, vimAn imaginative lively style (especially style of writing)
5energy, vim, vitalityA healthy capacity for vigorous activity
6Energy, Department of Energy, Energy Department, DOEThe federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States
energy / Energy > pronunciation
Soundseh'nerjhiy
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energy > noun 1, phenomenon
Meaning(physics) the capacity of a physical system to do work. The units of energy are joules or ergs.
Examples"energy can take a wide variety of forms"
Categoryphysics, physical science, natural philosophy
Narroweractivation energy, energy of activation; alternative energy; atomic energy, nuclear energy; binding energy, separation energy; chemical energy; electricity, electrical energy; energy level, energy state; rest energy; work; heat, heat energy; mechanical energy; radiant energy; radiation
Broaderphysical phenomenon
Adjectiveshigh-energy
Verbsenergize; energize
energy > noun 2, attribute
MeaningAn exertion of force.
Examples"he plays tennis with great energy"
Synonymsvigor, vigour
Narrowerathleticism, strenuosity
Broaderforce, forcefulness, strength
Verbsenergize; energize
energy > noun 3, attribute
MeaningEnterprising or ambitious drive.
Examples"Europeans often laugh at American energy"
Synonymspush, get-up-and-go
Narrowersecond wind
Broaderdrive
Verbsenergize
energy > noun 4, attribute
MeaningAn imaginative lively style (especially style of writing).
Examples"his writing conveys great energy"
Synonymsvigor, vigour, vim
Narrowervitality, verve
Broaderliveliness, life, spirit, sprightliness
Verbsenergize
energy > noun 5, state
MeaningA healthy capacity for vigorous activity.
Examples"jogging works off my excess energy"
Synonymsvim, vitality
Narrowerjuice; qi, chi, ch'i, ki
Broadergood health, healthiness
Verbsenergize; energize
Energy > noun 6, group
MeaningThe federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States. Created in 1977.
SynonymsDepartment of Energy, Energy Department, DOE
PartsDepartment of Energy Intelligence, DOEI
Broaderexecutive department

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