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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

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › forceForce Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FORCE is strength or energy exerted or brought to bear : cause of motion or change : active power. How to use force in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Force.

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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ForceForce - Wikipedia

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   In physics, a force is an influence that can cause an object to change its velocity, i.e., to accelerate, meaning a change in speed or direction, unless counterbalanced by other forces. The concept of force makes the everyday notion of pushing or pulling mathematically precise.

5. www.britannica.com › science › force-physicsForce | Definition & Formula | Britannica

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Force, in mechanics, any action that tends to maintain or alter the motion of a body or to distort it. The concept of force is commonly explained in terms of Isaac Newton’s three laws of motion. Because force has both magnitude and direction, it is a vector quantity.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 ...