English

force

fɔɹs, fo(ː)ɹs, foəs, fɔrs, fɔːs
Meaning: to make someone do something against their will
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: fo(ː)ɹs, foəs, fɔrs, fɔːs

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base force
3rd person singular present forces
Present participle forcing
Past forced
Will future will force
Going-to future going to force
Imperative negative don't force / do not force

Example sentences

They forced him to sign the contract.
The loud fire alarm forced everyone to leave the building immediately.
The loud fire alarm forced everyone to leave the building immediately.
They were forced to abandon their car in the snow.
They were forced to abandon their car in the snow.
The villagers were forced to flee their homes as the fire approached.
The villagers were forced to flee their homes as the fire approached.
The soldiers were forced to retreat after the enemy launched a surprise attack.
The soldiers were forced to retreat after the enemy launched a surprise attack.
The company was forced to file for bankruptcy after a series of poor investments.
The company was forced to file for bankruptcy after a series of poor investments.
She tried to disguise her true feelings with a forced smile.
She tried to disguise her true feelings with a forced smile.
The storm forced us to turn back.
The storm forced us to turn back.
The company was forced to sell its assets to pay its creditors.
The company was forced to sell its assets to pay its creditors.
The sudden eruption of the volcano forced everyone to evacuate.
The sudden eruption of the volcano forced everyone to evacuate.

Usage Notes

Often used when someone is compelled by pressure, threats, or necessity.

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