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   force

   /fɔːs/

   noun

   • 1. strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement: "he was thrown backwards by the force of the explosion" Similar strengthpowerenergymightpotencyvigourmusclestaminaeffortexertionimpactpressureweightimpetusinformal: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 and 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 intensityfeelingpassionvigourvigorousnessvehemencedrivefiercenessvividnessimpactinformal: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 Committee accepted the force of this argument" Similar cogencyweighteffectivenessefficacyefficaciousnesssoundnessvaliditystrengthmightpowersignificanceinfluenceauthorityimpressivenesseloquencepersuasivenesscredibilityconclusivenesslogiclogicalityfoundationreasonablenesscoherenceinformal:bitepunchOpposite weakness
   • 4. an organized body of military personnel or police: "a British peacekeeping force" Similar bodybody of peoplegroupoutfitpartyteamcorpsdetachmentunitsquadsquadroncompanybattaliondivisionpatrolregimentarmycohortinformal:bunch
   • ▪ troops and weaponry: "concealment from enemy forces"
   • ▪ the army, navy, and air force of a country. informal British
   • ▪ the police. informal British
   • ▪ a group of people brought together and organized for a particular activity: "a sales force"
   • 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 lightsabre to his hand"

   verb

   • 1. make a way through or into by physical strength; break open by force: "the back door of the bank was forced" Similar break openforce openburst openprise openkick inknock downblastcrack
   • ▪ drive or push into a specified position or state using physical strength or against resistance: "thieves tried to force open the cash register" Similar propelpushthrustshovedrivepresspumpexpel
   • ▪ achieve or bring about (something) by effort: "Sabine forced a smile"
   • ▪ 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) by necessitating an advance to the next base when it is not possible to do so safely.

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

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   FORCE definition: 1. physical, especially violent, strength or power: 2. in large numbers: 3. in scientific use, (a…. Learn more.

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

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   Jun 3, 2012 · 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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   Any of various factors that cause a body to change its speed, direction, or shape. Force is a vector quantity, having both magnitude and direction. Contributions of force from different sources can be summed to give the net force at any given point.

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

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   Jun 27, 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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishforce noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of force noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    a. a dynamic influence that changes a body from a state of rest to one of motion or changes its rate of motion. The magnitude of the force is equal to the product of the mass of the body and its acceleration. b. a static influence that produces an elastic strain in a body or system or bears weight. Symbol: F.

11. www.khanacademy.org › science › physicsForces and Newton's laws of motion - Khan Academy

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    Level up on all the skills in this unit and collect up to 300 Mastery points! Start Unit test. This unit is part of the Physics library. Browse videos, articles, and exercises by topic.