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force

Pronunciation: [/foɹs/]

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force: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use force in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The force of the wind made it hard to walk.

Example

There was not enough force to move the heavy object.

Example

What is the force needed to lift this?

Context: “influence”

(noun) power or strength that someone or something has to make something happen. Like when someone convinces you to do something.

Example

Her strong arguments had a great force on the decision.

Example

The weak presentation had little force to persuade the audience.

Example

What force led to this change in policy?

Context: “physical”

(verb) to make something move by pushing or pulling it strongly. Like when you exert effort to push a stalled car.

Example

They had to force the door open to enter the room.

Example

She didn't want to force the issue and upset her friend.

Example

How did they manage to force the window shut?

How to pronounce force

Pronunciation: [/foɹs/]

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