B1noun 1K

Force

🇬🇧 UK /["/fɔːs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fɔːrs/"]/

Meaning of Force

violent physical action used to obtain or achieve something

In simple words: To make someone do something they don't want to do.

Force in a sentence

• The force behind the movement of the car was strong enough to push it uphill.
• She felt a force pulling her toward the ocean as the tide changed.
• In physics, the force acting on an object can change its velocity.
• The police force in the city increased its presence during the festival.
• Many scientists study the forces of nature to understand how the universe works.
• The team was not ready for the force of the storm that hit the coast.
• Her determination was a force that inspired everyone around her.
• He was an unstoppable force in the competition, winning every event.

How to use Force

Use 'force' when someone is being compelled against their will. It can sound harsh or aggressive, so be careful in sensitive situations. Not typically used in polite contexts.

Grammar pattern

force + object + to + verb

Memory hint

Imagine a strong person pushing someone to do something they resist.

Related words

Collocations with Force

• considerable
• great
• terrible
• employ
• resort to
• use
• by force
• catch the full force of something
• feel the full force of something
• take the full force of something
• considerable
• great
• terrible
• employ
• resort to
• use
• by force
• catch the full force of something
• feel the full force of something
• take the full force of something
• considerable
• great
• terrible
• employ
• resort to
• use
• by force
• catch the full force of something
• feel the full force of something
• take the full force of something
• considerable
• formidable
• great
• remain
• balance
• fight
• force behind
• force for
• a balance of forces
• a force to be reckoned with
• the forces of nature
• binding
• legal
• statutory
• come into
• bring something into
• in force
• the force of law
• large
• small
• token
• assemble
• create
• form
• control something
• operate
• in a/​the force
• a member of a force
• the withdrawal of a force
• large
• small
• token
• assemble
• create
• form
• control something
• operate
• in a/​the force
• a member of a force
• the withdrawal of a force
• large
• small
• token
• assemble
• create
• form
• control something
• operate
• in a/​the force
• a member of a force
• the withdrawal of a force
• large
• small
• token
• assemble
• create
• form
• control something
• operate
• in a/​the force
• a member of a force
• the withdrawal of a force
• powerful
• strong
• weak
• apply
• exert
• generate
• act on something
• balance something
• field
• force between
• a balance of forces
• the force of gravity

Synonyms for Force

• compel
• coerce
• oblige
• urge
• drive

Opposites of Force

• allow
• permit
• let

Common mistakes with Force

• Using 'force' without an object (e.g., saying 'I will force' instead of 'I will force him')
• Confusing 'force' with 'strongly encourage'
• Confusing 'force' with 'persuade'

Frequently asked questions about Force

What does Force mean?

To make someone do something they don't want to do.

What is the definition of Force?

violent physical action used to obtain or achieve something

How do you use Force in a sentence?

The force behind the movement of the car was strong enough to push it uphill.

Can you give another example of Force?

She felt a force pulling her toward the ocean as the tide changed.

What are synonyms for Force?

Common alternatives include compel, coerce, oblige, urge, drive.

What is the opposite of Force?

Opposite meanings include allow, permit, let.

What words go with Force?

It commonly pairs with considerable, great, terrible, employ, resort to, use, by force, catch the full force of something, feel the full force of something, take the full force of something, considerable, great, terrible, employ, resort to, use, by force, catch the full force of something, feel the full force of something, take the full force of something, considerable, great, terrible, employ, resort to, use, by force, catch the full force of something, feel the full force of something, take the full force of something, considerable, formidable, great, remain, balance, fight, force behind, force for, a balance of forces, a force to be reckoned with, the forces of nature, binding, legal, statutory, come into, bring something into, in force, the force of law, large, small, token, assemble, create, form, control something, operate, in a/​the force, a member of a force, the withdrawal of a force, large, small, token, assemble, create, form, control something, operate, in a/​the force, a member of a force, the withdrawal of a force, large, small, token, assemble, create, form, control something, operate, in a/​the force, a member of a force, the withdrawal of a force, large, small, token, assemble, create, form, control something, operate, in a/​the force, a member of a force, the withdrawal of a force, powerful, strong, weak, apply, exert, generate, act on something, balance something, field, force between, a balance of forces, the force of gravity.

What are common mistakes when using Force?

Using 'force' without an object (e.g., saying 'I will force' instead of 'I will force him') Confusing 'force' with 'strongly encourage' Confusing 'force' with 'persuade'

How do you pronounce Force?

US: /["/fɔːrs/"]/, UK: /["/fɔːs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Force?

Use 'force' when someone is being compelled against their will. It can sound harsh or aggressive, so be careful in sensitive situations. Not typically used in polite contexts.

What CEFR level is Force?

"Force" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.