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powerful

powerful

Meaning of powerful

high power

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British English/ˈpaʊəf(ə)l/
American English/ˈpaʊɚfəl/
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powerful with German translation

powerful usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

This vacuum cleaner is powerful; it cleans the whole rug in minutes.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The storm last night had powerful winds that knocked down several trees.

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powerful belongs to the topic "Household Appliances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

powerfulleistungsstark
messUnordnung
dustStaub
stainFleck
trashMüll
toolWerkzeug
sinkWaschbecken

powerful synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between powerful / strong / robust / high-powered / massive / potent

🇬🇧English

Often about physical strength, durability, or intensity (e.g., wind, flavor, character).

B2Very Often

A strong motor can lift heavy loads, but 'strong' focuses on force rather than sheer capacity.

R
🇬🇧English
robust

Emphasizes reliability, durability, and ability to withstand stress.

B2Often

A robust vacuum cleaner lasts long under heavy use; focus is on durability as well as power.

H
🇬🇧English
high-powered

Equipment or people with very high power/influence; often a technical or business term.

C1Often

A high-powered motor drives industrial machines; 'high-powered' highlights top-level capacity.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes large size or scale rather than power itself.

B2Often

The building had a massive structure — big and heavy, not necessarily powerful.

P
🇬🇧English
potent

Usually about effectiveness (drugs, effects) — strong in effect; less used for machines.

C1Often

The drug is potent and works in small doses; 'potent' stresses effectiveness.

M
🇬🇧English
mighty

Somewhat archaic or grand; denotes great strength or influence.

B2Rarely

The mighty river carved the valley — 'mighty' sounds lofty or poetic.

F
🇬🇧English
forceful

Often about behavior, speech, or exertion — vigorous or assertive; not always physical power.

C1Often

She made a forceful argument that convinced the committee; 'forceful' relates to manner or impact.

🇬🇧English

About degree or strength of sensations, feelings, or processes — high in degree or concentration.

B2Very Often

The storm was intense, with heavy rain and strong winds — 'intense' stresses degree.

🇬🇧English

About a person or action — full of energy, lively; less often used of machines to mean raw power.

B2Very Often

She is an energetic speaker who keeps the audience engaged; not the same as mechanical power.

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How to pronounce powerful and what this word means

powerful means powerful. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce powerful

/ˈpaʊəf(ə)l/

powerful translation

powerful

powerful examples

This vacuum cleaner is powerful; it cleans the whole rug in minutes.

powerful transcription

/ˈpaʊəf(ə)l/, /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Questions about this word

powerful meaning: what does it mean?

high power

powerful pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

powerful is pronounced as /ˈpaʊəf(ə)l/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

powerful definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

This vacuum cleaner is powerful; it cleans the whole rug in minutes. Translation: Этот пылесос мощный; он очищает весь ковер за несколько минут.

Is powerful part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, powerful can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is powerful part of Household Appliances vocabulary?

Yes, powerful can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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