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| pow·er·ful [ pówrf'l ] |
adjective |
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1. influential: able to exert a lot of influence and control over people and events
 a powerful nation
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2. strong: having or exerting great physical or mental strength
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3. effective: possessing the strength or qualities to produce a fast and effective result
 a powerful antibiotic
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4. persuasive: able to produce a strong effect on people's ideas or emotions
 a powerful movie
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adverb |
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Southern U.S. Same as extremely
 He was powerful thirsty.
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 pow·er·ful·ly adverb |
 pow·er·ful·ness noun |
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