force
Aussprache: [/foɹs/]
Wort
Kontext: „physical“
(noun) the energy or power that something has when it pushes or pulls on something else. Like when you push a door to open it.
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The force of the wind made it hard to walk.
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There was not enough force to move the heavy object.
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What is the force needed to lift this?
Kontext: „influence“
(noun) power or strength that someone or something has to make something happen. Like when someone convinces you to do something.
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Her strong arguments had a great force on the decision.
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The weak presentation had little force to persuade the audience.
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What force led to this change in policy?
Kontext: „physical“
(verb) to make something move by pushing or pulling it strongly. Like when you exert effort to push a stalled car.
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They had to force the door open to enter the room.
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She didn't want to force the issue and upset her friend.
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How did they manage to force the window shut?
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