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Force: meaning, definitions and examples

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force

 

[ fษ”หrs ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in physics

Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement. It can be measured in terms of the amount of work done or energy transferred.

Synonyms

energy, power, strength

Examples of usage

  • The force required to lift the object was too great.
  • She applied a great amount of force to push the door open.
Context #2 | Noun

in law enforcement

A group of people organized to work together, especially for police or military purposes.

Synonyms

squad, troop, unit

Examples of usage

  • The special forces were dispatched to handle the hostage situation.
  • The police force was on high alert after the robbery.
Context #3 | Verb

general

Coerce or compel (someone) to do something against their will.

Synonyms

coerce, compel, pressure

Examples of usage

  • She forced him to apologize for his mistake.
  • They forced the suspect to confess to the crime.

Translations

Translations of the word "force" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น forรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kraft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekuatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠ› (ใกใ‹ใ‚‰)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท force

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fuerza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรญla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sila

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠ›้‡ (lรฌliร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kraftur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fuerza

Word origin

The word 'force' originated from the Latin word 'fortis', meaning strong or powerful. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, from physics to law enforcement. The concept of force has played a significant role in the development of scientific theories and understanding of the physical world.

See also: enforce, forced, forceful, forcefully, forcemeat, forces, forcing, unforced.