force

nounverbB1 · Intermediate

To make someone do something or strong power.

Meanings of «force»

1 · noun

a strong physical power or energy

The force of the wind knocked down the tree.

2 · verb

to make someone do something they do not want

The rain will force us to stay inside.

Similar: compel make pressure

Translation

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«force» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

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The difference between similar words

cause someone to do something they may not want

makethe everyday word; cause someone to do itHer jokes always make me laugh.

forceuse pressure or strength so they have no choiceThe thieves forced him to open the door.

compelformalmake someone do it because of a strong reasonIllness compelled him to stop working.

obligeformalmake someone do it because of a rule or dutyThe law obliges workers to wear a helmet.

power to move or affect things

strengthhow strong a body or thing isHe lifted the box with great strength.

powerability to do or control strong thingsThe engine has a lot of power.

forcephysical power of a push, a hit or the windThe force of the wave knocked her over.

Word family

force B1 · verbforced B1 · adjectiveforceful C1 · adjectiveforcefully B2 · adverbunforced B2 · adjective

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