noun
energy
EHN-uh-jee
noun
1
The capacity to do work or produce change, such as heat, light, or motion.
"Solar panels convert sunlight into electrical energy."
2
Physical or mental vigour and liveliness.
"She approached every task with boundless energy."
"He didn't have the energy to argue anymore."
3
The general mood, feel, or atmosphere of a place or interaction.
"The room had great energy after the announcement."
How to Use Energy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe scientific power to do work, or informally, liveliness or the "vibe" of a place or person.
Common pairings
renewable energy
burn energy
positive energy
energy levels
Word Forms
energies plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek enérgeia ("activity"), from energós ("active"), from en- ("in") + érgon ("work"). The physics sense was coined by English scientist Thomas Young in 1802.