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force
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- pronunciation:
- fors
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
power, energy, or physical strength.
The force of the wind knocked down the trees.- synonyms:
- energy, power, strength
- similar words:
- effort, might, muscle, stress
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| definition 2: |
a group of people with a common goal or activity.
She is a member of the police force.- similar words:
- army, association, body, gang, group
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| related words: |
effect, pressure |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
forces, forcing, forced |
| definition: |
to make or cause to do something by using strength or power.
Ivan forced her to tell the truth.- synonyms:
- make, pressure
- similar words:
- induce, press, push
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| related words: |
jam, make, open |
| derivation: |
forced (adj.) |
Force comes from fortis, a Latin word that means "strong." This Latin word is also the source of our words fort and fortify.
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