force

Pronunciation

/fɔːrs/

Noun: (n) The physical strength or power exerted upon an object; a push or pull. E.g., “The force of the wind moved the branches.” It can also refer to military or police personnel, as in “The police force was called in to maintain order.”
Verb: (v) To compel, make, or cause something to happen, often against resistance or by using strength or power. E.g., “She forced the door open.” Or, “Time and tide wait for no man; they force us to move forward.”
Adjective: (adj) Strong, powerful, or compelling. Often used in the context of influence or effect. E.g., “A forceful argument convinced the jury.”

“Force of nature”: An overwhelming natural power or phenomenon, e.g., “The hurricane was a force of nature.”
“Use force”: To apply physical strength or coercion, e.g., “They threatened to use force if necessary.”
“Force majeure”: A legal term referring to unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract.

Noun: “The gravitational force between two objects depends on their masses and distance apart.”
Verb: “She had to force herself to get up early every morning for her new job.”
Adjective: “His forceful personality dominated the meeting.”