engine

[en-juhn] / ˈɛn dʒən /

NOUN

device that drives a machine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appliance diesel generator instrument motor power plant tool transformer turbine weapon

STRONG

agent apparatus barrel contrivance cylinder dynamo fan horses implement means mechanism piston pot powerhouse

WEAK

power train putt-putt rubber band what's under the hood

Example Sentences

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These chips have become the engine behind AI tools from chatbots to image generators and agents that can carry out tasks for users.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

A simple tap makes it possible to transition from an initial prompt into a prolonged interaction with information that appears to mirror common search engine results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Messi had always been the decisive player, now he was being asked to be the entire engine.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Luka Modric remains Croatia’s leader and creative engine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The dog started barking and we heard the hum of an engine.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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Engineering - Introductory

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Engineering - Middle School

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