force

/fɔːs/

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Definition

Force is a push or a pull on an object. It can make things move, stop, change direction, or change shape. Force is what happens when you kick a ball, pull a door open, or pick up a book. It is measured in units called newtons.

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Conjugation

"force" as noun

1 - Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.

2 - Power exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion.

3 - Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.

"force" as verb

1 - To violate (a woman); to rape.

2 - To exert oneself, to do one's utmost.

3 - To compel (someone or something) to do something.

"force" as noun

1 - (law enforcement) Any police organization; a constabulary.

"force" as noun

1 - A waterfall or cascade.

"force" as verb

1 - To stuff; to lard; to farce.

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Synonyms

1 - strength

2 - power

3 - coercion

4 - constraint

5 - stress

6 - might

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Antonyms

1 - weakness

2 - powerlessness

3 - impotence

4 - incapability

5 - inefficacy

6 - ineffectiveness

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Examples in Context

1 - She can gun the ball into the net with incredible force .

1 - Ella puede lanzar el balón a la red con una fuerza increíble.

2 - The waves began to ram against the rocky shore with great force .

2 - Las olas comenzaron a golpear con gran fuerza contra la costa rocosa.

3 - Her non-compete agreement remains in full force and effect after resignation.

3 - Su acuerdo de no competencia permanece en pleno vigor tras la dimisión.

4 - All terms of this agreement are in full force and effect today.

4 - Todos los términos de este acuerdo están en pleno vigor en la actualidad.

5 - The government will use force as a last resort to maintain order.

5 - El gobierno usará la fuerza como último recurso para mantener el orden.

6 - Two police officers will stand trial for using excessive force during arrests.

6 - Dos oficiales de policía serán procesados por usar fuerza excesiva durante los arrestos.

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