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force

/fɔːrs/

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

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1

You 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.

2

The local police force is looking for new officers.

The local police force is looking for new officers.

3

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

Substantivo
force
Verb
force
Advérbio
forcefully
Adjetivo
forceful
Relacionado
reinforcement
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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

1

You need to use a lot of force to open this heavy door.

everyday

You need to use a lot of force to open this heavy door.

2

The local police force is looking for new officers.

formal

The local police force is looking for new officers.

3

Don't use too much force or you will break the toy.

informal

Don't use too much force or you will break the toy.

4

Gravitational force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

academic

Gravitational force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

5

Our company has a large sales force in Europe.

business

Our company has a large sales force in Europe.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
force
Verb
force
Advérbio
forcefully
Adjetivo
forceful
Relacionado
reinforcement

Colocações comuns

physical force physical force
police force police force
labor force labor force
driving force driving force
brutal force brutal force

Frases Comuns

by force

by force

join forces

join forces

force of habit

force of habit

Frequentemente confundido com

force vs strength

Strength is the quality of being strong inside, while force is the actual energy applied to move something.

force vs power

Power often relates to authority or speed of work, whereas force is specifically the physical push or pull.

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Notas de uso

Use 'force' when talking about physical pushes or pulls, and also when talking about groups like the police or army.

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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.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Force' in Star Wars - it is a power that can push or pull things.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old French word 'force', which comes from the Latin word 'fortis', meaning strong.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun (forces) uncountable noun (force)
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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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