force
Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.
Exemplos
3 de 5You need to use a lot of force to open this heavy door.
You need to use a lot of force to open this heavy door.
The local police force is looking for new officers.
The local police force is looking for new officers.
Don't use too much force or you will break the toy.
Don't use too much force or you will break the toy.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'Force' in Star Wars - it is a power that can push or pull things.
Quiz rápido
The police _____ arrived at the park to help the people.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: force
Exemplos
You need to use a lot of force to open this heavy door.
everydayYou need to use a lot of force to open this heavy door.
The local police force is looking for new officers.
formalThe local police force is looking for new officers.
Don't use too much force or you will break the toy.
informalDon't use too much force or you will break the toy.
Gravitational force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
academicGravitational force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
Our company has a large sales force in Europe.
businessOur company has a large sales force in Europe.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
by force
by force
join forces
join forces
force of habit
force of habit
Frequentemente confundido com
Strength is the quality of being strong inside, while force is the actual energy applied to move something.
Power often relates to authority or speed of work, whereas force is specifically the physical push or pull.
Notas de uso
Use 'force' when talking about physical pushes or pulls, and also when talking about groups like the police or army.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes say 'he has a lot of force' to mean he is strong; it is better to use 'strength' for a person's physical ability.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'Force' in Star Wars - it is a power that can push or pull things.
Origem da palavra
From the Old French word 'force', which comes from the Latin word 'fortis', meaning strong.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The concept of force is fundamental in science classes globally and is often the first concept taught in physics.
Quiz rápido
The police _____ arrived at the park to help the people.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: force
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