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force

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

Force is the strength or energy that makes things move or change.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "force" with "forceful," which means being strong or intense in a different way.

Example Sentences

The strong wind was a force that knocked down the tree .
The wind did not have enough force to move the tree .
What kind of force is needed to move this box ?

Word in Context

Lena goes to the park to fly a kite on a sunny afternoon . She feels the force of the wind on her face as the kite pulls at the string . At first the kite is low , but when the wind becomes stronger she runs a little and lets more string out . The kite rises above the trees and she watches it move calmly in the blue sky . When the wind stops she brings the kite down carefully and smiles because she had a quiet , happy time .

Common Phrases

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Synonyms

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