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

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   A force is an influence that can cause an object to change its velocity unless counterbalanced by other forces. The concept of force makes the everyday notion of pushing or pulling mathematically precise. Because the magnitude and direction of a force are both important, force is a vector quantity.

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4. 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.

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

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   Learn what force is, how to measure it, and what effects it has on objects. Explore the different types of forces, such as contact and non-contact, and see solved examples and videos.

   • In SI base units: kg·m/s 2
   • SI unit: Newton

   • Other units: dyne, poundal, pound-force, kip, kilo pond

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word force as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Explore related phrases, articles, and entries about force and its related concepts.

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

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   Aug 23, 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.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of force – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   physical power or strength: The force of the explosion shattered every window in the street. The army has seized power by force. Fewer examples. Police were accused of using excessive force. The force of the blast shook the entire area. They'd been caught in the full force of the gale.

10. www.physicsclassroom.com › Lesson-2 › The-Meaning-of-ForceThe Meaning of Force - The Physics Classroom

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    Learn the definition, types, and examples of force, a vector quantity that results from interactions between objects. Explore contact and action-at-a-distance forces, and how to draw free-body diagrams.