A1 noun Neutral #4,795 most common

electricity

/ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ə.ti/

Electricity is a form of energy that flows through wires and provides power to machines, lights, and heaters. It is what we use to charge our phones and turn on the lights in our homes.

Examples

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1

We use electricity to charge our phones every night.

We use electrical power to fill our phone batteries daily.

2

Please ensure that all electricity is switched off before leaving the office.

Kindly make sure the power is turned off before exiting the workspace.

3

My apartment has no electricity because of the storm!

My home has no power because of the bad weather.

Word Family

Noun
electricity
Verb
electrify
Adverb
electrically
Adjective
electric
Related
electrician
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Memory Tip

Think of the letters: E for Energy, L for Light. Electricity gives Energy for Light.

Quick Quiz

Remember to turn off the lights to save ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: electricity

Examples

1

We use electricity to charge our phones every night.

everyday

We use electrical power to fill our phone batteries daily.

2

Please ensure that all electricity is switched off before leaving the office.

formal

Kindly make sure the power is turned off before exiting the workspace.

3

My apartment has no electricity because of the storm!

informal

My home has no power because of the bad weather.

4

Scientists study how electricity flows through different metals.

academic

Researchers examine the movement of electrical energy through materials.

5

Our company is trying to reduce its monthly spending on electricity.

business

The firm wants to lower its costs for electrical energy.

Word Family

Noun
electricity
Verb
electrify
Adverb
electrically
Adjective
electric
Related
electrician

Common Collocations

generate electricity to produce electrical power
conduct electricity to allow electrical current to pass through
run on electricity to use electrical energy to work
pay the electricity bill to pay for the power used at home
static electricity a build-up of electrical charge on a surface

Common Phrases

electricity bill

the monthly cost of using power

cut off the electricity

to stop the supply of power

mains electricity

the general-purpose alternating-current electric power supply

Often Confused With

electricity vs electric

Electricity is the noun for the energy itself, while electric is an adjective used to describe things that use it (e.g., an electric car).

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Usage Notes

The word is an uncountable noun, so it is never used with 'a' or in a plural form like 'electricities'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often try to count it; avoid saying 'I have an electricity at home'. Instead, say 'I have electricity'.

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Memory Tip

Think of the letters: E for Energy, L for Light. Electricity gives Energy for Light.

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Word Origin

Derived from the New Latin 'electricus', which means 'like amber', because rubbing amber creates static electricity.

Grammar Patterns

uncountable noun usually used without an article when referring to the concept takes singular verb forms
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Cultural Context

In most modern cultures, electricity is considered a basic necessity for daily life and home comfort.

Quick Quiz

Remember to turn off the lights to save ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: electricity

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