Force Definition
force
noun
- a powerful effect or influence; "the force of his eloquence easily persuaded them"
- (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity; "force equals mass times acceleration"
- physical energy or intensity; "he hit with all the force he could muster"; "it was destroyed by the strength of the gale"; "a government has not the vitality and forcefulness of a living man"
- group of people willing to obey orders; "a public force is necessary to give security to the rights of citizens"
- a unit that is part of some military service; "he sent Caesar a force of six thousand men"
- an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists); "he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one"
- one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority; "the mysterious presence of an evil power"; "may the force be with you"; "the forces of evil"
- a group of people having the power of effective action; "he joined forces with a band of adventurers"
- (of a law) having legal validity; "the law is still in effect"
- a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base; "the shortstop got the runner at second on a force"
verb
- to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information"
- urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
- move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
- impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably; "She forced her diet fads on him"
- squeeze like a wedge into a tight space; "I squeezed myself into the corner"
- force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically; "She rammed her mind into focus"; "He drives me mad"
- cause to move by pulling; "draw a wagon"; "pull a sled"
- do forcibly; exert force; "Don't force it!"
- take by force; "Storm the fort"
"Force" in song lyrics
See how force is used in real songs:
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"Right in that butt with crazy force"
The 7A3 — That's How We're Livin' -
"Basic pressure units atmospheres to nearly force"
7L and Esoteric f/ Beyonder, Virtuoso — Be Alert -
"I'll overpower three-fourths of your police force"
7L and Esoteric f/ Inspectah Deck — Speaking Real Words
Words that rhyme with force
Usage tips for "force"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "force" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for force to find words that pair well.