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Meaning of force
The primary meaning of the word "force" is the ability to do something or to make something happen, often using strength or power.
Etymology of force
The word "force" originated from Old French "force", from Latin "fortis" meaning strong, and "fortia" meaning strength, from "fort-" which is also the source of English "fort" and "fortress"
Historically, the word "force" has been used in various contexts, including physics, law, and social sciences, to describe the ability to exert influence or power
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person's physical or mental energy, especially when used to achieve something
- * Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement
- * A person, group, or thing that has a strong influence on events or people
- * The use of physical power or violence to make someone do something
Usage Examples
- The police used force to disperse the crowd
- * She applied force to the door to open it
- * The force of the wind was strong enough to knock down trees
- * The company is a major force in the industry
Antonyms
weakness
frailty
feebleness
powerlessness
helplessness
ineffectiveness
ineptness
incompetence
inability
incapacity
softness
gentleness
mildness
meekness
compliance
acquiescence
surrender
submission
yielding
laxity
leniency