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en·er·gy Listen to audio/ˈɛnɚʤi/ noun
plural en·er·gies
1 : ability to be active : the physical or mental strength that allows you to do things [noncount] The kids are always so full of energy. They devoted all their energy to the completion of the project. I have a lot of nervous energy. [=energy that comes from being nervous] [plural] They devoted all their energies to the completion of the project.
2 [noncount] : natural enthusiasm and effort
She puts a lot of energy into her work.
3 [noncount] : usable power that comes from heat, electricity, etc.
The newer appliances conserve more energy. an energy crisis renewable energysee also nuclear energy
4 technical : the ability of something (such as heat, light, or running water) to be active or do work [noncount] kinetic energy [plural] particles with high kinetic energies
5 [noncount] informal : a type of power that some people believe a person or place produces
I sense a lot of negative/bad energy coming from her right now. There's good/positive energy in this room.

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