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   force

   /fɔːs/

   noun

   • 1. strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement: "he was thrown backwards by the force of the explosion" Similar strengthpowerenergymightpotencyvigourmusclestaminaeffortexertionimpactpressureweightimpetusinformal: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 and 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 intensityfeelingpassionvigourvigorousnessvehemencedrivefiercenessvividnessimpactinformal: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 Committee accepted the force of this argument" Similar cogencyweighteffectivenessefficacyefficaciousnesssoundnessvaliditystrengthmightpowersignificanceinfluenceauthorityimpressivenesseloquencepersuasivenesscredibilityconclusivenesslogiclogicalityfoundationreasonablenesscoherenceinformal:bitepunchOpposite weakness
   • 4. an organized body of military personnel or police: "a British peacekeeping force" Similar bodybody of peoplegroupoutfitpartyteamcorpsdetachmentunitsquadsquadroncompanybattaliondivisionpatrolregimentarmycohortinformal:bunch
   • ▪ troops and weaponry: "concealment from enemy forces"
   • ▪ the army, navy, and air force of a country. informal British
   • ▪ the police. informal British
   • ▪ a group of people brought together and organized for a particular activity: "a sales force"
   • 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 lightsabre to his hand"

   verb

   • 1. make a way through or into by physical strength; break open by force: "the back door of the bank was forced" Similar break openforce openburst openprise openkick inknock downblastcrack
   • ▪ drive or push into a specified position or state using physical strength or against resistance: "thieves tried to force open the cash register" Similar propelpushthrustshovedrivepresspumpexpel
   • ▪ achieve or bring about (something) by effort: "Sabine forced a smile"
   • ▪ 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) by necessitating an advance to the next base when it is not possible to do so safely.

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

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   1 day ago · Pre-Newtonian concepts. Aristotle famously described a force as anything that causes an object to undergo "unnatural motion" Since antiquity the concept of force has been recognized as integral to the functioning of each of the simple machines.

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4. 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 unit of force, and the types of forces in physics.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

5. www.jagranjosh.com › articles › what-is-forceWhat is Force? - Definition, Unit, Types, Formula And FAQ's

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   4 days ago · Force; Definition, Types, Units, Formula and FAQs: Force is an interaction that can cause an object to change its state of rest or motion. Sir Isaac Newton was one of the first scientists to study ...

6. www.askdifference.com › force-vs-loadForce vs. Load — What’s the Difference?

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Force is an interaction that changes the motion of an object, while load is the weight or pressure borne by a structure. A force can be a push or pull, and it has both magnitude and direction, making it a vector quantity. Load, on the other hand, is often the result of a force, such as gravity, and is typically measured as a weight.

7. www.examples.com › physics › units-of-forceUnits of Force - Definition, Derivation, Types, SI Unit

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   4 days ago · Force is a fundamental concept in physics, representing the interaction that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction. Understanding the units of force is crucial for students and educators alike, as it forms the basis for analyzing dynamics in mechanical systems.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Newton's_laws_of_motionNewton's laws of motion - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · Newton's second law is sometimes presented as a definition of force, i.e., a force is that which exists when an inertial observer sees a body accelerating.

9. www.vedantu.com › question-answer › define-forceDefine force. Mention some various types of force. - Vedantu

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   2 days ago · Force is a push or pull on an object. Force can act on an object when it is interacted with some other object. Force is an external agent that can change the object’s state of motion, which means it can make a resting body move and make a moving body come to rest.