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powerful

The correct spelling is powerful.

How to pronounce powerful

/ˈpaʊəfl/
adjective

IPA: /ˈpaʊəfl/

Say it like: Pow-erf-ul

The correct spelling is powerful. Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence. For example: "Not very many (of them) had been damaged."

Usage Examples

Not very many (of them) had been damaged.

He was the very best runner there.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.
  2. 2.Large; capacious; said of veins of ore.

adverb

  1. 1.To a great extent or degree.
  2. 2.Conforming to fact, reality or rule; true.
  3. 3.(with superlatives) Used to firmly establish that nothing else surpasses in some respect.

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