energy
English meaning: Energy
Definition
The capacity to do work or cause change, existing in forms such as heat, light, and motion.
Example
“The sun provides almost all the energy that drives life and weather on our planet.”
Another example: “After a good night's sleep she felt full of energy and ready for anything.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common noun with two senses: physical energy in science (kinetic energy), and personal vitality (full of energy). Usually uncountable, but 'energies' is used for efforts (devote your energies). The 'energy' industry sense is also frequent (energy bills).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Greek 'energeia' (activity, operation), from 'en-' (in) plus 'ergon' (work).
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- lethargy
- exhaustion
Related Words
- renewable
- geothermal
- kinetic
- photon
- efficiency
- biomass
- energies
- electrons
- consumption
- electricity
- solar
- electron
Common Collocations
- renewable energy
- solar energy
- full of energy
- energy bills
- kinetic energy
- save energy
Word Forms
energy (n); energies (pl); energetic (adj); energize/energise (v)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
- English
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- Indo-European
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