power vs ability

ability vs power

power and ability both are nouns.

power is a verb but ability is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
power	Yes	No	Yes	No
ability	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, power and ability are synonyms defined as:

power and ability: possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

power (noun)	ability (noun)
possession of controlling influence	the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
physical strength	possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
(physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor
(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power

power (verb)	ability (verb)
supply the force or power for the functioning of

Difference between power and ability

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