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electricity

Meaning in simple English

US /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsəti/ · UK /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsɪti/

electricity means: Energy that makes lights, machines, and other devices work.

noun

ELECTRICAL POWERA2

Energy that makes lights, machines, and other devices work.

  • The house has no electricity.
  • Wind can generate electricity.
  • How much electricity does this machine use?

Similar words: electrical power, power

Common phrases: electricity bill, generate electricity, electricity supply

EXCITEMENTC1

A strong feeling of excitement shared by people in a place or situation.

  • There was electricity in the air.
  • The audience felt the electricity of the performance.
  • Their first meeting had a surprising electricity.

Similar words: excitement, thrill

Common phrases: electricity in the air, feel the electricity, electricity of something

SCIENTIFIC STUDYC2

The scientific study of electrical forces and how they behave.

  • We study electricity in physics class.
  • The course covers electricity and magnetism.
  • Her research interests include electricity.

Common phrases: study electricity, electricity and magnetism, course in electricity

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