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   Force

   /fôrs/

   

   noun

   • 1. strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement: "he was thrown backward by the force of the explosion" Similar strengthpowerenergymightpotencyvigormusclestaminaeffortexertionimpactpressureweightimpetusinformal:punchOpposite weakness
   • ▪ an influence tending to change the motion of a body or produce motion or stress in a stationary body. The magnitude of such an influence is often calculated by multiplying the mass of the body by its acceleration.
   • ▪ used with a number as a measure of wind strength on the Beaufort scale: "a force-nine gale"
   • 2. coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence: "they ruled by law and not by force" Similar coercioncompulsionconstraintduressoppressionenforcementharassmentintimidationthreatspressurepressurizationinfluenceviolenceforce majeureinformal:arm-twistingbadassery
   • 3. mental or moral strength or power: "the force of popular opinion" Similar intensityfeelingpassionvigorvigorousnessvehemencedrivefiercenessvividnessimpactinformal:pizzazzoomphzingzipzappunchOpposite shallowness
   • ▪ a person or thing regarded as exerting power or influence: "he might still be a force for peace and unity" Similar agencypowerinfluenceinstrumentvehiclemeanscauseeffect
   • ▪ the powerful effect of something: "the force of her writing is undiminished" Similar cogencyweighteffectivenessefficacyefficaciousnesssoundnessvaliditystrengthmightpowersignificanceinfluenceauthorityimpressivenesseloquencepersuasivenesscredibilityconclusivenesslogiclogicalityfoundationreasonablenesscoherenceinformal:bitepunchOpposite weakness
   • 4. an organized body of military personnel or police: "a soldier in a UN peacekeeping force" Similar bodybody of peoplegroupoutfitpartyteamcorpsdetachmentunitsquadsquadroncompanybattaliondivisionpatrolregimentarmycohortinformal:bunch
   • ▪ troops and weaponry: "concealment from enemy forces"
   • ▪ a group of people brought together and organized for a particular activity: "a sales force"
   • ▪ a police department. informal
   • 5. (in the Star Wars films) a mystical universal energy field which certain individuals, such as the Jedi, can harness to gain special powers or abilities: "Luke used the Force to draw his lightsaber to his hand"
   • 6. a force-out.
   • ▪ a situation in which a force-out is possible.

   verb

   • 1. make a way through or into by physical strength; break open by force: "they broke into Fred's house and forced every cupboard door with axe or crowbar" Similar break openforce openburst openprise openkick inknock downblastcrack
   • ▪ drive or push into a specified position or state using physical strength or against resistance: "she forced her feet into flat leather sandals" Similar propelpushthrustshovedrivepresspumpexpel
   • ▪ achieve or bring about (something) by coercion or effort: "Sabine forced a smile"
   • ▪ push or strain (something) to the utmost: "she knew if she forced it she would rip it"
   • ▪ artificially hasten the development or maturity of (a plant). Similar extractelicitexactextortwrestwringwrenchdragscrewsqueezemilkinformal:bleed
   • 2. make (someone) do something against their will: "she was forced into early retirement" Similar compelcoercemakeconstrainobligeimpeldrivenecessitatepressurizepressurepresspushexert force onuse force onurge by forceuse duress onbring pressure to bear onpress-gangbrowbeatsteamrollerbullydragoonbludgeonterrorizemenaceinformal:put the squeeze onput the bite onput the screws ontighten the screws onlean ontwist someone's armuse strong-arm tactics onstrong-armrailroadbulldoze
   • ▪ put out (a runner), or cause (a runner) to be put out, at the base to which they are advancing when they are forced to run on a batted ball: "I was forced at second base as the first half of a double play"
   • ▪ (in cards) make a play or bid that compels another player to make (a particular response); make a play or bid that compels (another player) to make such a response: "East could force declarer to ruff another spade"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French force (noun), forcer (verb), based on Latin fortis ‘strong’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. forceable adjective
   • 2. forcer noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. www.dictionary.com › browse › forceFORCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Force definition: physical power or strength possessed by a living being. See examples of FORCE used in a sentence.

3. byjus.com › physics › forceWhat is Force? - Definition, Unit, Types, Formula, Applications

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   Force is everywhere and it comes in a variety of sizes, directions, and type. We can define Force as the push or pull of an object. Learn Force definition, unit & types of Force with solved examples.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFORCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   physical, especially violent, strength or power: The force of the wind had brought down a great many trees in the area. She slapped his face with unexpected force. Teachers aren't allowed to use force in the classroom.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFORCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   power and influence, or a person or thing that has it: the forces of good/ evil. in/into force. If a law, rule, etc is in force, it is being used, and if it comes into force, it starts to be used: The new law came into force in April. be out in force. to be somewhere in large numbers: Photographers were out in force at the palace today. See also.

6. sciencenotes.org › force-definition-in-scienceForce Definition in Science

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   Mar 30, 2022 · In physics and other sciences, a force is a push or pull on a mass that can change the object’s motion. Force is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction. The symbol for force is the capitol letter F. A famous example of an equation for force is Newton’s second law: F = m*a. Here F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.

7. phys.libretexts.org › Bookshelves › University_Physics5.2: Forces - Physics LibreTexts

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   Sep 12, 2022 · Understand the definition of force. Identify simple free-body diagrams. Define the SI unit of force, the newton. Describe force as a vector. The study of motion is called kinematics, but kinematics only describes the way objects move—their velocity and their acceleration. Dynamics is the study of how forces affect the motion of objects and systems.

8. openstax.org › university-physics-volume-1 › pages5.1 Forces - University Physics Volume 1 | OpenStax

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   This free textbook is an OpenStax resource written to increase student access to high-quality, peer-reviewed learning materials.