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powered

pow-uhd

Powered (adj) means Supplied with, or driven by, a specified source of energy. Example: “The car is powered by a hybrid engine.”

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Supplied with, or driven by, a specified source of energy.
"The car is powered by a hybrid engine."
"Solar-powered streetlights line the new highway."

How to use powered

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In plain EnglishRunning on, or driven by, a stated source of energy.

Common pairings
solar-powered battery-powered powered by
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Antonyms

non-powered nonpowered unpowered

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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