At this stage there is still not a clear energy policy for bringing decentralised power to rural areas.
Source: tatoeba (2382)
Energy
/ˈɛnəɹd͡ʒi/
Synonyms for "energy" (260 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (52)
Noun(13 words)
enthusiasmability to cause changeactivenessadrenalinealivenessanimate the audiencebe alivebeing alivecapacity to do workconserved quantitydanish elektriskdepartment of energydoe
Adjective(1 words)
dutch power
Strong matches (78)
Adjective(8 words)
economic vitalityelectrical energygreat enthusiasmheightened livelinesshigh nerve energyinfectious verveitalian forza movementloud energy
effecteffectivenesseffectualityeffervescenceefficacyeffortelanelbow greaseelectricityendeavorenduranceenergeticalnessenterpriseexertionfervorfireflower powerforceforce majeureforcefulness
Show 28 more words
fortitudefull blastfull forceget-up-and-gogogumptiongutsgutsinesshard pullhardihoodhardinessheartinessimpetusindefatigabilityindustriousnessindustryinfluenceinitiativeinspirationinstrumentalityintensityintestinal fortitudelaboriousnesslifelivelinesslong pulllustlustihood
Noun(21 words)
electric vibeelectricityenergizationsenergy departmentenergy formenergíasfood energiesfree energyfriskinessgerman kraftget-up-and-gogreat vigorgrowth vigoricelandic lífinvigorationitalian forzajuicejuicesless activelylevel of energization
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level of excitement
Verb(1 words)
go biological process
Related words (130)
lustinessmainmain forcemain strengthmanamightmight and mainmightinessmomentummoxiemusclemuscle powernerve and sinewobstinacypainspanachepeppeppinesspiss and vinegarpizzazz
Show 66 more words
pooppotencepotencypotentialitypowerpower packpower structurepower strugglepowerfulnessprepotencyproductivenessproductivitypuissancepullpunchpushrelentlessnessrobustnessruggednesssedulitysedulousnesssinewsnapsoulsparklespiritspiritednesssprightlinessstalwartnessstaminastaying powersteamsticking powerstoutnessstrengthstrength of willstrenuousnessstrong armsturdinesssuperioritysuperpowerthrusttirelessnesstoughnesstroubletuckunsparingnessvalidityvehemencevervevigorvigorousnessvimviolencevirilityvirtuevirulencevitalityvivaciousnessvivacitywattageweightzealzealousnesszingzip
Noun(37 words)
Determiner(1 words)
more metabolic energy
Adverb(1 words)
most swedish kraft
Adjective(3 words)
productive energyremarkable livelinessunmeasured vigor
Preposition(2 words)
with forcewith great force
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: enthusiasm, ability to cause change, action, activeness, activity.
- Sentence evidence is available for energy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, moby, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "energy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "energy"
Keep "energy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "energy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "energy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "energy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesconserved propertydriveenergy formexecutive departmentforceforcefulnessgood healthhealthinesslifelivelinessphysical lawphysical phenomenonphysical propertyphysical quantityspiritsprightliness
Showing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
8 entrieschemical energyelastic energyelectrical energygravitational potential energykinetic energymechanical energypotential energythermal energy
Collocations
6 entrieschemical energyconservation of energyenergy transferkinetic energypotential energythermal energy
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
25 total sentences available.
There will be an energy crisis in the near future.
Source: tatoeba (18754)
Engineers are crazy about solar energy.
Source: tatoeba (20050)
We must make the best use of solar energy.
Source: tatoeba (22832)
Showing 4 of 25 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "energy"?
Closest matches include enthusiasm, ability to cause change, action, activeness, activity.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "energy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.