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Part of protecting our homeland means being less dependent on foreign countries for our energy.
Rod Blagojevich

Meaning of "energy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ENERGY

From Late Latin energīa, from Greek energeia activity, from energos effective, from en-² + ergon work.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ENERGY

energy  [ˈɛnədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENERGY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Energy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ENERGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

energy

Energy

In physics, energy is a property of objects, transferable among them via fundamental interactions, which can be converted in form but not created or destroyed. The joule is the SI unit of energy, based on the amount transferred to an object by the mechanical work of moving it 1 metre against a force of 1 newton. Work and heat are two categories of processes or mechanisms that can transfer a given amount of energy. The second law of thermodynamics limits the amount of work that can be performed by energy that is obtained via a heating process—some energy is always lost as waste heat. The maximum amount that can go into work is called the available energy. Systems such as machines and living things often require available energy, not just any energy. Mechanical and other forms of energy can be transformed in the other direction into thermal energy without such limitations. There are many forms of energy, but all these types must meet certain conditions such as being convertible to other kinds of energy, obeying conservation of energy, and causing a proportional change in mass in objects that possess it.

Definition of energy in the English dictionary

The first definition of energy in the dictionary is intensity or vitality of action or expression; forcefulness. Other definition of energy is capacity or tendency for intense activity; vigour. Energy is also vigorous or intense action; exertion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ENERGY


allergy
ˈælədʒɪ
anergy
ˈænədʒɪ
astrology
əˈstrɒlədʒɪ
asynergy
əˌsɪnədʒɪ
bioenergy
ˌbaɪəʊˈɛnədʒɪ
biology
baɪˈɒlədʒɪ
biotechnology
ˌbaɪəʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ
ecology
ɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
genealogy
ˌdʒiːnɪˈælədʒɪ
high-energy
ˈhaɪˌenədʒɪ
methodology
ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒɪ
nonenergy
ˌnɒnˈenədʒɪ
pathology
pəˈθɒlədʒɪ
physiology
ˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒɪ
psychology
saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
sociology
ˌsəʊsɪˈɒlədʒɪ
synergy
ˈsɪnədʒɪ
technology
tɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ
terminology
ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒɪ
trilogy
ˈtrɪlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ENERGY

energumen
energy band
energy bar
energy company
energy conservation
energy consumption
energy conversion
energy crisis
energy crop
energy drink
energy efficiency
energy gap
energy level
energy obesity
energy saving
energy-efficient
energy-giving
energy-intensive
energy-saving
energy-smart

WORDS THAT END LIKE ENERGY

alternative energy
atomic energy
binding energy
clergy
conservation of energy
dark energy
Fermi energy
fossil energy
free energy
Gibbs free energy
Helmholtz free energy
internal energy
kinetic energy
mass-energy
nervous energy
nuclear energy
potential energy
renewable energy
solar energy
tidal energy
wave energy

Synonyms and antonyms of energy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ENERGY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «energy» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of energy

Translation of «energy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ENERGY

Find out the translation of energy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of energy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «energy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

精力
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

energía
570 millions of speakers

English

energy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऊर्जा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قُوَّة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

силы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

energia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

énergie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tenaga
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Energie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

元気
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

에너지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

tenogo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

năng lượng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆற்றல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऊर्जा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

enerji
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

energia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

energia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

енергія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

energie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ενέργεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

energie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

energi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

energi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of energy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENERGY»

The term «energy» is very widely used and occupies the 1.829 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of energy
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «energy».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENERGY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «energy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «energy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about energy

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10 QUOTES WITH «ENERGY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word energy.
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Scott Adams
You don't argue with a four-year old about why he shouldn't eat candy for dinner. You don't punch a mentally handicapped guy even if he punches you first. And you don't argue when a women tells you she's only making 80 cents to your dollar. It's the path of least resistance. You save your energy for more important battles.
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Dianna Agron
Well I've also kind of noticed that, whatever energy that you put out, is kind of the energy that you receive. And so people are just really lovely and kind and soft spoken with me.
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David Amram
I was part of it, and I am still part of it today in terms of what it means to a whole new generation of people who are interested in the enduring energy, achievements, spirit and creativity that exemplified our era.
4
Blake Anderson
A lot of my music that I like puts energy in your body or makes you want to dance or break something or just go mosh or jump around.
5
Jeff Bingaman
I hope that in future Congresses there will reemerge a recognition that climate change is a reality, that our policies to meet our energy needs must also deal responsibly with environmental issues, including the damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
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Rod Blagojevich
Part of protecting our homeland means being less dependent on foreign countries for our energy.
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Ross Bleckner
I like my surroundings to be pretty spare and severe. It helps me to concentrate on my work. All I ever do here is go from my studio to my bedroom. Everything else is extraneous. I never entertain, because to me, New York is about meeting people in public spaces, absorbing a little bit of their energy.
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David R. Brower
It seems that every time mankind is given a lot of energy, we go out and wreck something with it.
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Linda Cardellini
I love to work on a set whether it's mostly men or mostly women, but there's something about being in a community of women that changes the energy.
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Paul Cellucci
We already get more energy from Canada than from any other foreign country.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENERGY»

Discover the use of energy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to energy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Good Energy Book
"Like feng shui for the soul, this book takes you step-by-step through how to clear cluttered energy, keep the good stuff flowing--and transform your life in the process!" --Sara Wiseman, author of Writing the Divine and Your Psychic Child
Tess Whitehurst, 2012
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Energy: Its Forms, Changes, & Functions
FILLED WITH EXPERIMENTS AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, THE SERIES FEATURE THE COMBINED 60+ YEARS OF SCIENCE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE OF AUTHORS TOM DEROSA AND CAROLYN REEVES.
Tom DeRosa, Carolyn Reeves, 2009
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Energy
You and the world around you are full of Energy. From the food you eat to the awesome power of the stars, energy is a part of everything in the Universe. How much energy is there in a bolt of lightning?
Chris Woodford, 2007
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Energy
Discusses some of the problems current energy sources cause the environment and explores alternative energy sources that are environment friendly.
Rob Bowden, 2004
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Nuclear Energy: Principles, Practices, and Prospects
This book presents a view of nuclear energy as an important carbon-free energy option.
David Bodansky, 2007
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Advanced Renewable Energy Sources
A unique book dealing with all types of renewable energy resources, aimed at scientists but also a textbook for science students
G. N. Tiwari, Rajeev Kumar Mishra, 2011
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Wind Energy Handbook
The authoritative reference on wind energy, now fully revised and updated to include offshore wind power A decade on from its first release, the Wind Energy Handbook, Second Edition, reflects the advances in technology underpinning the ...
Tony Burton, Nick Jenkins, David Sharpe, 2011
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Renewable Energy: Its Physics, Engineering, Use, ...
This third edition of Renewable Energy is undoubtedly one of the most complete accounts of the subject, from source through to extraction and use. The book is academically rigorous, but accessible.
Bent Sørensen, 2004
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Energy: Its Use and the Environment
ENERGY: ITS USE AND THE ENVIRONMENT, Fifth Edition, emphasizes the physical principles behind energy and its effects on our environment.
Roger Hinrichs, Merlin Kleinbach, 2012
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Energy: Science, Policy, and the Pursuit of Sustainability
This primer on energy, society and the environment offers an accessible introduction to the energy problem - its definition, analysis and policy implications.
Robert Bent, Lloyd Orr, Randall Baker, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENERGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term energy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Greek energy minister unveils plan for €2bn gas deal with Russia
Panayotis Lafazanis, the firebrand leftist energy minister, presented preliminary plans for the project to Greek energy executives in Athens on ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
2
EU energy regulator to get enforcement powers
Arias Canete said the EU's planned energy reforms could save ... are implemented," Sefcovic said on the sidelines of the energy conference. «Reuters, Jul 15»
3
Green energy sector attacks chancellor's changes to climate change …
George Osborne has infuriated green energy producers and campaigners with a £910m-a-year raid on the renewable energy sector by ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Pakistan's Other National Struggle: Its Energy Crisis
Pakistan's status as a magnet for militancy and its struggles with terrorists are well known. Less discussed are the energy challenges facing that ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
5
Future Cities: Energy Saps Become Energy Innovators
Cities of the future may not be able to make new forms of energy, but they will find ways to use a lot less of it. Take Bottrop, Germany, whose ... «Discovery News, Jul 15»
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How Will We Meet the Energy Demands of the Coming Megacities?
Odds are you live in a city. In fact, more than half the world today lives in cities and by 2050, it's expected that two-thirds of the world will be ... «Singularity Hub, Jul 15»
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Using LCOE To Find The Cheapest Energy Mix For America
We all have our favorite mix of energy sources, but we really need to know how much each energy source will cost before we can plan on what ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
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Bloodflow of beefed-up bovines harnessed for energy in The Cow of …
Graduate shows 2015: tiny turbines installed in the arteries of genetically modified cows provide a solution to future energy production in this ... «Dezeen, Jul 15»
9
This Stained Glass Window Harnesses Solar Energy to Charge Your …
As Mother Jones reported, 2014 was a record-breaking year for solar energy, with the prices of panels, installation, and financing dropping 10 ... «CityLab, Jul 15»
10
Oil Trader Hall's Astenbeck Reports Another Loss — Energy Journal
Mr. Hall didn't specify the source of the loss in a client letter, but wrote that the firm trades across the energy spectrum and in metal and ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»

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