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energy
noun(en-er-gy)(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
Synonyms: free energy,
Examples:
Energy can take a wide variety of forms.
energy
noun(en-er-gy)an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing)
Examples:
His writing conveys great energy.
energy
noun(en-er-gy)a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
Examples:
Jogging works off my excess energy.
energy
noun(en-er-gy)the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
Synonyms: department of energy, doe, energy department,
energy
noun(en-er-gy)forceful exertion
Examples:
He plays tennis with great energy.
energy
noun(en-er-gy)enterprising or ambitious drive
Synonyms: get-up-and-go, push,
Examples:
Europeans often laugh at American energy.
energy
noun(en-er-gy)any source of usable power
Examples:
The DOE is responsible for maintaining the energy policy.