forces Definition
- 1physical power or strength possessed by a living being
- 2a group of people organized and trained for a particular purpose, especially the armed forces
Using forces: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forces" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The forces of nature can be both beautiful and destructive.
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The police force was able to apprehend the suspect.
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The country's military forces were deployed to the border.
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She used all her forces to lift the heavy box.
forces Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using forces
in force
in large numbers or with full strength
Example
The protesters came out in force to demand justice.
Example
Even though he quit smoking, he still reaches for a cigarette out of force of habit.
force someone's hand
to make someone do something they don't want to do
Example
The threat of legal action forced the company's hand, and they agreed to settle the dispute.
Phrases with forces
Example
The two companies joined forces to create a new product.
brute force
using physical strength or violence to achieve something
Example
The thief used brute force to break into the house.
air force
a branch of a country's armed services that is responsible for air warfare
Example
He joined the air force after finishing college.
Summary: forces in Brief
The term 'forces' [ˈfɔːsɪz] refers to physical power or strength, as well as groups of people organized and trained for specific purposes. Examples include 'The forces of nature,' 'The police force,' and 'The country's military forces.' Phrases like 'join forces' and idioms like 'in force' expand on the concept of working together or acting with full strength.
