clout
word
Definition
Clout means having influence or power, especially in social, political, or business situations. Informally, it can also mean physical force, like a hard hit.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for social, business, or political influence ('has clout'). It's informal but common in media. As a noun, rarely means a hit unless in British English. 'Social media clout' is popular online. Not typically used for physical strength.
Spanish: influencia - poderPortuguese (BR): influência - poderPortuguese (PT): influência - poderChinese (Simplified): 影响力 - 权势Chinese (Traditional): 影響力 - 權勢Hindi: दबदबा - प्रभावArabic: نفوذ - تأثيرBengali: প্রভাব - ক্ষমতাRussian: влияние - властьJapanese: 影響力Vietnamese: tầm ảnh hưởng - quyền lựcKorean: 영향력 - 힘Turkish: nüfuz - etki - güçUrdu: اثر و رسوخ - طاقت (اثر)Indonesian: pengaruh - kekuasaan
Example Sentences
It takes real clout to get this law changed.
natural
She has a lot of clout in her company.
basic
Politicians often seek more clout before elections.
basic
Big celebrities have social media clout.
basic
She used her clout to help her friend get a job.
natural
I wouldn't mess with him—he's got some serious clout around here.
natural