energy
noun
en·er·gy
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plural energies
Definition of energy
1a
: dynamic quality
narrative energy
b
: the capacity of acting or being active
intellectual energy
c
: a usually positive spiritual force
the energy flowing through all people
2
: vigorous exertion of power : effort
investing time and energy
3
: a fundamental entity of nature that is transferred between parts of a system in the production of physical change within the system and usually regarded as the capacity for doing work
4
: usable power (such as heat or electricity)
also
: the resources for producing such power
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Synonyms for energy
Synonyms
aura, chi (or ch'i), ki, vibe(s), vibration(s)
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Examples of energy in a Sentence
The kids are always so full of energy.
They devoted all their energy to the completion of the project.
They devoted all their energies to the completion of the project.
She puts a lot of energy into her work.
The newer appliances conserve more energy.
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Playing with great energy, making good decisions, but more importantly, managing the game, taking care of the ball. — Stephen Means, cleveland.com, "Everything Ryan Day said after Ohio State’s 45-21 win over Florida Atlantic," 31 Aug. 2019 The first focuses on public lands, the second on how the military can help combat climate change, the third on green manufacturing, the fourth on a transition to clean energy, and the last looks at trade. — Natasha Bach, Fortune, "Ten 2020 Candidates Will Debate in CNN’s Climate Crisis Debate Next Week. Here’s Where They Stand," 31 Aug. 2019 The energy of the largest protest, the Women’s March that took place globally the day after the inauguration, translated into the largest-ever number of women running and winning. — Kathleen Townsend, Washington Post, "Women ran. Women won. Women changed the rules of American politics.," 30 Aug. 2019 Hailey's photos, and energy, are a close match to the Princess Di ones. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Hailey Baldwin Recreates Princess Diana's Iconic Outfits," 29 Aug. 2019 In our college town there have been enough conferences on renewable energy, soil carbon sequestration, regenerative agriculture, and green economy ideas to wallpaper the entire town with event flyers. — Teen Vogue, "Greta Thunberg Has Already Changed the United States for the Better for Teen Climate Activists Like Us," 29 Aug. 2019 Even the most mundane moments in Control are suffuse with a surreal energy, a sense that anything could happen around the next bend. — Wired, "Control Is a Paranoiac's Dream Turned Into a Videogame," 29 Aug. 2019 Her retreats in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Spain are grounded in workshops imparting the ancient modality of Lu Jong, which combines muscle, mind, energy, and breathing. — Daisy Finer, Condé Nast Traveler, "Biomarkers, Sweat Lodges, and Shamans: Today's Wellness Retreats Go Far Beyond a Detox," 26 Aug. 2019 The two states have almost identical energies, so the difference that the photon makes up is quite small. — Davide Castelvecchi, Scientific American, "The Quest to Unlock the Secrets of the Baby Universe," 26 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'energy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for energy
energy
noun
English Language Learners Definition of energy
: ability to be active : the physical or mental strength that allows you to do things
: natural enthusiasm and effort
: usable power that comes from heat, electricity, etc.
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energy
noun
en·er·gy
| \ ˈe-nər-jē
\
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plural energies
Kids Definition of energy
1
: ability to be active : strength of body or mind to do things or to work
The children … were tired and hardly had energy enough to walk.— E. B. White, Charlotte's Web
2
: strong action or effort
He puts a lot of energy into his work.
3
: usable power or the resources (as oil) used to produce usable power
Our new dryer uses a lot less energy.
energy
noun
en·er·gy
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plural energies
Medical Definition of energy
1
: psychic energy
2
: the capacity for doing work