Force

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrs/

Force (noun)

  1. strength or energy used to move or change something
  2. a group of people organized for a particular purpose, like police or military
  3. the power to make someone do something or make something happen

Examples

  • The wind's force knocked the tree down.
  • He used great force to open the jar.

Common collocations: apply force, force of nature, join the force, military force, driving force

Force (verb)

  1. to make someone do something they do not want to do
  2. to use physical strength to move or open something

Examples

  • They forced him to apologize.
  • She was forced to resign.

Synonyms of Force

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Force

  • — When discussing lack of strength or power.