Tips For Speaking English - 19-09-2020

 How to Use "Powerful" with Example Sentences

Powerful (adj): strong; having control or influence over people

Used with verbs:

"He has grown too powerful."
(grown, gotten, become)

"He looks powerful."
(looks, seems, feels, be: is/am/are)

Used with nouns:

"He is a powerful leader."
(leader, ally, person, figure, ruler)

"She had a powerful impact on me."
(impact, influence, effect, grip, hold)

"The actor gave a powerful performance."
(performance)

"He has a powerful presence."
(presence, weapon, explosive)

"They have a powerful army."
(army, military)

"That was a powerful message."
(message, speech)

"He has many powerful enemies."
(enemies, friends)

"There was a powerful explosion at the factory."
(explosion)

Used with adverbs:

"She is very powerful."
(very, extremely, incredibly, equally, tremendously)

"She is unusually powerful for her size."
(unusually, surprisingly)