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hand vs power

power vs hand

hand and power both are nouns.

hand and power both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hand Yes No Yes No
power Yes No Yes No
As nouns, power is a hypernym of hand; that is, power is a word with a broader meaning than hand:
  • hand: ability
  • power: possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
Other hypernyms of hand include ability.
hand (noun) power (noun)
physical assistance possession of controlling influence
terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos) physical strength
a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
ability a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
one of two sides of an issue one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
something written by hand a very wealthy or powerful businessman
a round of applause to signify approval (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor
a position given by its location to the side of an object (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power
a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
a card player in a game of bridge
a member of the crew of a ship
a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
hand (verb) power (verb)
guide or conduct or usher somewhere supply the force or power for the functioning of
place into the hands or custody of
Difference between hand and power

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