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   force

   /fôrs/

   noun

   • 1. strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement: "he was thrown backward by the force of the explosion" Similar strengthpowerenergymightpotencyvigormusclestaminaeffortexertionimpactpressureweightimpetusinformal: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 by 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 intensityfeelingpassionvigorvigorousnessvehemencedrivefiercenessvividnessimpactinformal: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 force of her writing is undiminished" Similar cogencyweighteffectivenessefficacyefficaciousnesssoundnessvaliditystrengthmightpowersignificanceinfluenceauthorityimpressivenesseloquencepersuasivenesscredibilityconclusivenesslogiclogicalityfoundationreasonablenesscoherenceinformal:bitepunchOpposite weakness
   • 4. an organized body of military personnel or police: "a soldier in a UN peacekeeping force" Similar bodybody of peoplegroupoutfitpartyteamcorpsdetachmentunitsquadsquadroncompanybattaliondivisionpatrolregimentarmycohortinformal:bunch
   • ▪ troops and weaponry: "concealment from enemy forces"
   • ▪ a group of people brought together and organized for a particular activity: "a sales force"
   • ▪ a police department. informal
   • 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 lightsaber to his hand"
   • 6. a force-out.
   • ▪ a situation in which a force-out is possible.

   verb

   • 1. make a way through or into by physical strength; break open by force: "they broke into Fred's house and forced every cupboard door with axe or crowbar" Similar break openforce openburst openprise openkick inknock downblastcrack
   • ▪ drive or push into a specified position or state using physical strength or against resistance: "she forced her feet into flat leather sandals" Similar propelpushthrustshovedrivepresspumpexpel
   • ▪ achieve or bring about (something) by coercion or effort: "Sabine forced a smile"
   • ▪ push or strain (something) to the utmost: "she knew if she forced it she would rip it"
   • ▪ 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), or cause (a runner) to be put out, at the base to which they are advancing when they are forced to run on a batted ball: "I was forced at second base as the first half of a double play"
   • ▪ (in cards) make a play or bid that compels another player to make (a particular response); make a play or bid that compels (another player) to make such a response: "East could force declarer to ruff another spade"

   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. 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 types of forces exist in physics. Explore the effects of force on motion, the formula for force, and the line of action of a force with examples and videos.

3. sciencenotes.org › force-definition-in-scienceForce Definition in Science - Science Notes and Projects

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   Mar 30, 2022 · Learn what a force is in physics and other sciences, how to measure it, and what types of forces exist. Find out the history, examples, and fundamental forces of nature.

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

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   Force - Wikipedia. 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. The concept of force makes the everyday notion of pushing or pulling mathematically precise.

6. www.thoughtco.com › force-definition-and-examples-scienceForce Definition and Examples (Science) - ThoughtCo

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   In science, force is the push or pull on an object with mass that causes it to change velocity (to accelerate). Force represents as a vector, which means it has both magnitude and direction. In equations and diagrams, a force is usually denoted by the symbol F.

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

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   Jun 3, 2012 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word force as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how force relates to strength, energy, power, violence, and natural phenomena.

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

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Force is any action that affects the motion or shape of a body. Learn about Newton's laws of motion, the units of force, and the types of forces in physics.

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

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   A force is a push or pull that acts upon an object as a result of that objects interactions with its surroundings. In this Lesson, The Physics Classroom details that nature of these forces, discussing both contact and non-contact forces.