Powerfull vs. Powerful: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 22, 2023
"Powerfull" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Powerful," which means having great power or strength.

Which is correct: Powerfull or Powerful
How to spell Powerful?

Powerfull is Incorrect

Powerful is Correct
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Key Differences
Recall "full" becomes "ful" in adjectives, just like "hopeful" or "graceful."

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Think: "Power is already full, so one 'l' is enough."

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Associate: One power, one 'l' in "Powerful."

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Visualize a battery: fully charged, but with a single 'l'.

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Mnemonic: "A powerful lion doesn’t need two tails ('ll') to show strength."

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Oct 22, 2023
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Powerfull and Powerful Definitions
Powerful
Powerful signifies strong in effect or intensity.
The medicine had a powerful effect on the patient.

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Powerful
Powerful means possessing great strength or might.
The elephant is a powerful creature.

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Powerful
Powerful indicates having great influence or impact.
She gave a powerful speech on human rights.

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Powerful
Powerful also describes something that's highly effective.
The vacuum cleaner has a powerful suction capability.

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Powerful
Chiefly Upper Southern US Great
"[Everybody had] a powerful lot to say about faith and good works and free grace ... and I don't know what all" (Mark Twain).

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Powerful
Leading to many or important deductions.
A powerful set of postulates
A powerful theorem

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Powerful
Full of power; capable of producing great effects of any kind; potent; mighty; efficacious; intense; as, a powerful man or beast; a powerful engine; a powerful argument; a powerful light; a powerful vessel.
The powerful grace that liesIn herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities.

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Powerful
Having great power or force or potency or effect;
The most powerful government in western Europe
His powerful arms
A powerful bomb
The horse's powerful kick
Powerful drugs
A powerful argument

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Powerful
Having the power to influence or convince;
A cogent analysis of the problem
Potent arguments

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Powerful
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful;
A hefty athlete
A muscular boxer
Powerful arms

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Powerful
(Southern regional intensive) very;
The baby is mighty cute
He's mighty tired
It is powerful humid
That boy is powerful big now
They have a right nice place

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Powerful
Powerful can mean dominant in a particular area.
Apple is a powerful brand in the tech industry.

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FAQs
Why is it called Powerful?
It's called "Powerful" because it describes something that possesses or exhibits power.

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What is the verb form of Powerful?
"Powerful" is an adjective. The related verb is "to empower."

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What is the plural form of Powerful?
Adjectives don't have plurals in English. "Powerful" remains "Powerful."

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Which preposition is used with Powerful?
"of" is commonly used, as in "powerful of."

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Which conjunction is used with Powerful?
No specific conjunction is associated exclusively with "Powerful."

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Which article is used with Powerful?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on the context.

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Is the Powerful term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.

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What is the singular form of Powerful?
"Powerful" is already in its singular form as an adjective.

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Is Powerful a negative or positive word?
It's neutral, but often perceived positively based on context.

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Is the word Powerful imperative?
No, "Powerful" is not used in the imperative form.

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What is the opposite of Powerful?
The opposite might be "weak" or "powerless."

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What is the third form of Powerful?
Again, adjectives don't have forms in the way verbs do.

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What is another term for Powerful?
Another term could be "mighty" or "strong."

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Is Powerful a countable noun?
"Powerful" is not a noun, so it isn't countable.

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What is a stressed syllable in Powerful?
The first syllable, "Pow," is stressed.

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Which determiner is used with Powerful?
Determiners like "this," "that," or "a" can be used with "Powerful."

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How is Powerful used in a sentence?
The hurricane's winds were so powerful that they uprooted several trees.

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Is Powerful an adverb?
No, "Powerful" is not an adverb. However, "powerfully" is its adverbial form.

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Is Powerful a vowel or consonant?
"Powerful" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.

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What is the first form of Powerful?
Adjectives don't typically have forms like verbs. "Powerful" remains as it is.

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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.

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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
