Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in power

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.51 in modern English

Syllables: in- pow-er
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Currently ruling; being the present controlling authority, as of a government or country.

prep_phrase

Within the portion of a tossup during which a correct response earns power.

Example Sentences

"He's now in power at City Hall."
"The party in power here is always the Democrats."
""I heard Winnie the Pooh was like garlic to a vampire to the Chinese commies," he said. "Popular arts and music, poetry, dancing and singing is a threat to those in power, and I'm really trying to bring back that rock-and-roll rebellious spirit into music, you know.""
"That buzz was in power. 15 points for team A."

Questions

What does in power mean?: Currently ruling; being the present controlling authority, as of a government or country.

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