force
Definition
- n. a powerful effect or influence
- n. (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
- n. physical energy or intensity
- n. group of people willing to obey orders
Word forms
- Past participle
- forced
- Past tense
- forced
- Present participle
- forcing
- Third person singular
- forces
Example sentences
n.
The police used their force to control the crowd during the protest.
vt.
She had to force herself to wake up early for work.
vt.
They decided to force the update on all devices to improve security.