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force

force

 
 
pronunciation:
fors
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: power, energy, or physical strength.
The force of the wind knocked down the trees.
synonyms:
energy, power, strength
similar words:
effort, might, muscle, stress
definition 2: a group of people with a common goal or activity.
She is a member of the police force.
similar words:
army, association, body, gang, group
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part of speech: verb
inflections: forces, forcing, forced
definition: to make or cause to do something by using strength or power.
Ivan forced her to tell the truth.
synonyms:
make, pressure
similar words:
induce, press, push
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derivation: forced (adj.)
Word History
Force comes from fortis, a Latin word that means "strong." This Latin word is also the source of our words fort and fortify.
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  energy, measurement, physics