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powered

Pronunciation: [/paʊ.ɚd/]

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powered: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use powered in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “machinery”

(adjective) being energized or operated by a source of power, like electricity or fuel. This describes something that can move or work because it has energy from a power source.

Example

The powered wheelchair helped the elderly man move around independently.

Example

The flashlight was not powered, so we couldn't use it in the dark.

Example

Is the car powered by gasoline or electricity?

Context: “technology”

(verb) to supply energy or force to operate a machine or device. Imagine giving a toy car energy so it can move forward - that's powering it.

Example

The solar panels powered the entire house with clean energy.

Example

The wind turbine wasn't powered due to a lack of wind that day.

Example

How does the windmill power the nearby village?

How to pronounce powered

Pronunciation: [/paʊ.ɚd/]

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