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Kraft — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • effect noun A change that is the result or consequence of something else.
  • force noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
  • fortitude noun Mental strength that helps someone face hardship or danger with courage.
  • might aux Used to show that something is possible, though not certain.
  • power noun The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.
  • sinew noun A tendon, or a cord like a tendon, in the body.
  • steam noun The hot vapor that water turns into when it boils.
  • strength noun Physical power; the capacity to exert force or bear weight.
  • verdure noun Fresh green color in growing plants, or the plants themselves.

Senses

Kraft is used for these senses in English:

  • effect (uncountable) The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.
  • force (humorous, or, science fiction, with the, often, capitalized) A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note. [1977]
  • 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).
  • fortitude Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.
  • might (uncountable) Physical strength or force.
  • power Physical force or strength.
  • sinew (figuratively) Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.

effect — full definition

  1. noun A change that is the result or consequence of something else.
  2. verb To bring about; to cause to happen.

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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