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сила — meaning in English

sila

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English meaning

  • energy noun The capacity to do work or produce change, such as heat, light, or motion.
  • force noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
  • forte noun Something a person is especially good at; a strong point.
  • might aux Used to show that something is possible, though not certain.
  • point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
  • potency noun The strength or power of something, such as a drug or an argument.
  • power noun The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.
  • punch noun A hit made with a closed fist.
  • steam noun The hot vapor that water turns into when it boils.
  • strength noun Physical power; the capacity to exert force or bear weight.
  • vigour noun Physical or mental strength and energy; the capacity for vigorous effort.
  • violence noun Physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.

Senses

сила is used for these senses in English:

  • energy The capacity to do work.
  • force (countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
  • force (countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
  • forte A strength or talent; a strong point.
  • might (uncountable) Physical strength or force.
  • point A distinguishing quality or characteristic. [from 15th c.]
  • potency (of alcoholic drinks, of drugs) Concentration; strength
  • punch (uncountable) Power, strength, energy.

energy — full definition

  1. noun The capacity to do work or produce change, such as heat, light, or motion.
  2. noun Physical or mental vigour and liveliness.
  3. noun The general mood, feel, or atmosphere of a place or interaction.

force — full definition

  1. noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
  2. noun In physics, a push or pull on an object, measured in newtons.
  3. noun An organized group, especially military or police, with a command structure.
  4. verb To make someone do something against their will, or to make something happen through effort or pressure.

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