English

force

fɔɹs, fo(ː)ɹs, foəs, fɔrs, fɔːrs, fɔːs
Meaning: physical strength or energy
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: fo(ː)ɹs, foəs, fɔrs, fɔːrs, fɔːs

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Example sentences

The force of the wind knocked down several trees.
The force of the wind knocked down several trees.
She was the driving force behind the success of the project.
She was the driving force behind the success of the project.
The supreme commander of the forces led the victory.
The supreme commander of the forces led the victory.
The dispute was settled through quiet diplomacy rather than military force.
The dispute was settled through quiet diplomacy rather than military force.
Scientists in the nineteenth century believed in a force called od.
Scientists in the nineteenth century believed in a force called od.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical power or pressure exerted by one object on another.

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