force
🇺🇸
/fɔːrs/
🇬🇧
/fɔːs/
noun
B1
using strong physical action to get something
The police used force to stop the fight.
B1
physical strength when hitting or pushing
You need more force to open this jar.
B2
strong effect or power
Her words had great force and convinced everyone.
B2
powerful person or thing
Market force determines product prices.
R
legal power or authority
This law has force in our country.
B1
organized group for a purpose
They formed a volunteer force to help.
B1
organized military or police group
The army force protected the city.
R
military armed services
He joined the air force last year.
R
military weapons and soldiers
The country reduced its nuclear force.
R
police organization
My brother works in the police force.
B2
physical effect that moves things
Gravity is a natural force that pulls objects down.
R
wind strength measurement unit
The storm had force 10 winds.
verb
B1
make someone do something unwillingly
They forced him to leave his home.
B2
push through using strength
She forced her way through the door.
R
make something happen sooner
Bad weather forced the game to end early.
R
make a fake smile or laugh
He forced a smile despite feeling sad.
R
make plants grow faster artificially
They force flowers to bloom in winter.
translation
using strong physical action to get something; physical strength when hitting or pushing; strong effect or power; powerful person or thing; legal power or authority; organized group for a purpose; organized military or police group; military armed services; military weapons and soldiers; police organization; physical effect that moves things; wind strength measurement unit
make someone do something unwillingly; push through using strength; make something happen sooner; make a fake smile or laugh; make plants grow faster artificially
Word Forms
3rd Present
forces
Past
forced
Perfect
forced
Progressive
forcing
Plural
forces