force — physical strength or power
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: physical strength or power
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrs/
Example Sentences
- My mom uses the force of guilt to make me clean my room.
- The gravitational force keeps us from floating away.
- Don't force your cat to wear clothes - it's plotting revenge!
force
NOUN[/fɔːrs/]
physical strength or power
Knights force the castle gate open with a massive battering ram.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin fortis, meaning 'strong', originally used to describe the strength and resilience of Roman soldiers. It evolved through Old French force, developing its modern sense of 'power' or 'compulsive power' in English.
Breakdown
Latin fortis (strong) + Old French phonetic evolution → English force. The suffix -ce in Old French represents a nominal formation from the Latin adjective, converting the quality of strength into an abstract noun denoting physical or coercive power.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom uses the force of guilt to make me clean my room.”
“The gravitational force keeps us from floating away.”
“Don't force your cat to wear clothes - it's plotting revenge!”
“The sales force worked hard to meet their targets.”
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