Meaning & use
energy
The capacity to do work or bring about change.
See it in a sentence
Sunlight provides energy that the plant uses to make sugars.
The rolling ball transfers energy when it hits the block.
A note on using this word
Energy can be transferred or change form. In science, it is measured in joules; it is not the same as force.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The strength or liveliness someone has for an activity.
After a restful night, I had plenty of energy for the hike.
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