noun
Uncommon
superpower
Superpower (noun) means a nation with enormous global influence and military strength. Example: “The Cold War was defined by the rivalry between two superpowers.”
noun
1
A nation with enormous global influence and military strength.
"The Cold War was defined by the rivalry between two superpowers."
"China is often described as a rising superpower."
2
An extraordinary ability, especially one held by a superhero.
"Flight is one of the most iconic superpowers in comic books."
"Her superpower was the ability to read minds."
How to use superpower
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dominant world power, or an amazing special ability.
Common pairings
global superpower
gain a superpower
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Word forms
- Plural
- superpowers
- Third person singular
- superpowers
- Past tense
- superpowered
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The Cold War was defined by the rivalry between two _____.
Etymology
From super- + power.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for superpower
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What does “superpower” mean?
The word “superpower” means a nation with enormous global influence and military strength. In plain terms, a dominant world power, or an amazing special ability.
How do you use “superpower” in a sentence?
Here is “superpower” used in a sentence: “The Cold War was defined by the rivalry between two superpowers.”
What part of speech is “superpower”?
“Superpower” is a noun.
Is “superpower” a common word?
“Superpower” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “superpower” have?
“Superpower” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a nation with enormous global influence and military strength.
