What does “energy” mean?
- 1
nounthe strength and ability to be active without getting tired
Kids seem to have endless energy.
- 2
nounpower from sources like electricity, gas or the sun, used to make things work
Solar energy is becoming cheaper every year.
Energy at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɛnərdʒi/ · EN-er-jee
- Forms
- energies
How to use “energy” correctly
Usually uncountable: say “a lot of energy”, not “many energies”.
Common phrases with “energy”
- full of energy
- renewable energy
- save energy
- energy drink
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- energetic
- energize
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