Macht — meaning in English

English meaning

• force noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
• 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.
• sway verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.

Senses

Macht is used for these senses in English:

• 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]
• might (countable, uncountable) Power, strength, force, or influence held by a person or group.
• might (uncountable) The ability to do something.
• power The ability or authority to control, govern, command, coerce, etc., such as in a legal, political or business sphere.
• power (metonymically) A strong or influential nation, company, or other such body.
• sway Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side

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.

might — full definition

1. aux Used to show that something is possible, though not certain.
2. noun Great power, strength, or force.
3. aux The past tense of "may", used to ask permission or describe a past possibility.

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