Health / B1

EN-uh-jee/ˈenədʒi/

Energy is physical or mental strength, or power from fuel and electricity: have the energy to cook; renewable energy; energy costs. Strength is more about muscles; power is close for electricity. Energetic is the adjective for people; energy-efficient describes machines. Uncountable. Save / waste / generate energy are common verbs.

Meaning

The physical or mental strength to do things, or power from fuel or electricity.

Examples

• “I did not have the energy to cook after work.”
• “I did not have the energy for another meeting.”
• “The government is investing in green energy.”

Good to know

have the energy to. renewable / green energy. People: energetic. Machines: energy-efficient. Uncountable.

Near in meaning

power

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