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The powerful wind bent the trees.
What does Powerful mean?
Powerful means very strong or effective.
Dictionary definition
Having great strength, force, effect, or influence.
Example sentences
Powerful in a sentence
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Her speech had a powerful message about kindness.
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A powerful idea can change how people understand a problem.
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What does powerful mean?
Powerful means powerful means very strong or effective.
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pow · er · ful · strongest beat: pow
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WordPowerful.
Partadjective.
MeaningPowerful means very strong or effective.
ExampleExample: The powerful wind bent the trees.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pow · er · ful
- Strongest beat
- pow
- Ending
- ful
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pow.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
weakNot strong.
powerlessWithout power or influence.
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Powerful means very strong or effective.
Common mix-up
Powerful is not the same as weak. Powerful means powerful means very strong or effective.
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Read this model sentence: Her speech had a powerful message about kindness. Clue words: speech, message, about. Underline clue words that show why powerful fits instead of weak. Now write one new sentence that shows powerful without using the word powerful. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show powerful?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Her speech had a powerful message about kindness." Why does powerful fit better than weak?
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