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powered
pow-uhd
Powered (adj) means Supplied with, or driven by, a specified source of energy. Example: “The old mill was powered by a river wheel.”
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Supplied with, or driven by, a specified source of energy.
"The old mill was powered by a river wheel."
"The car is powered by a hybrid engine."
"Solar-powered streetlights line the new highway."
How to use powered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRunning on, or driven by, a stated source of energy.
Common pairings
solar-powered
battery-powered
powered by
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What does “powered” mean?
The word “powered” means supplied with, or driven by, a specified source of energy. In plain terms, running on, or driven by, a stated source of energy.
How do you pronounce “powered”?
“Powered” is pronounced pow-uhd (/paʊ.ɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “powered” in a sentence?
Here is “powered” used in a sentence: “The car is powered by a hybrid engine.”
What is the opposite of “powered”?
The opposite of “powered” — its antonyms — are non-powered, nonpowered and unpowered.
What part of speech is “powered”?
“Powered” is an adjective.
Is “powered” a common word?
“Powered” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "powered" and "powerful"?
"Powered" means supplied with or driven by a source of energy, as in a battery-powered device. "Powerful" means having great strength, force, or influence, so a powered tool has an energy source while a powerful tool produces a lot of force.
What is the difference between "powered" and "electric"?
"Powered" is a general term meaning driven by some energy source, which could be electricity, petrol, steam, or another fuel, usually named in front of it, as in solar-powered. "Electric" specifically means run by electricity.
How does "powered" combine with other words?
"Powered" usually follows a word naming the energy source to form a compound adjective, such as battery-powered, gas-powered, solar-powered, or wind-powered. Together they describe what drives or runs a machine or device.
