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FORCE

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There are 18 meanings of the word Force.

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Force - as a noun

A powerful effect or influence

Example: "The force of his eloquence easily persuaded them"

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Physical energy or intensity

Example: "He hit with all the force he could muster"

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An act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

Example: "He may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one"

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One possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

Example: "The mysterious presence of an evil power"

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A group of people having the power of effective action

Example: "He joined forces with a band of adventurers"

(of a law) having legal validity

Example: "The law is still in effect"

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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

Example: "The shortstop got the runner at second on a force"

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Force - as a verb

To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

Example: "She forced him to take a job in the city"

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Urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

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Impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

Example: "She forced her diet fads on him"

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Squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

Example: "I squeezed myself into the corner"

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Force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

Example: "She rammed her mind into focus"

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    Do forcibly; exert force

    Example: "Don't force it!"

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    Take by force

    Example: "Storm the fort"

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    Example Sentences

    "The police used force to subdue the suspect."
    "She applied force to the door, but it wouldn't open."
    "The army was a formidable force in battle."
    "Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the Earth."
    "He used brute force to lift the heavy box."
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    Word Game Points

    Is FORCE a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, force is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    FORCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

    Is FORCE a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, force is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    FORCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

    Is FORCE a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, force is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    FORCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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