forces
0 antonyms and opposites of forces, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The military, especially the armed services of a country, collectively.
How to use forces
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Frequently asked questions
What does “forces” mean?
The word “forces” means the military, especially the armed services of a country, collectively. In plain terms, a country's military, or a general term for organized groups of soldiers or troops.
How do you pronounce “forces”?
“Forces” is pronounced FAW-sihz (/ˈfɔɹ.sɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “forces” in a sentence?
Here is “forces” used in a sentence: “He served in the armed forces for over a decade.”
What part of speech is “forces”?
“Forces” is a noun.
Is “forces” a common word?
“Forces” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between forces and troops?
Forces is the broad term for a country's whole military — army, navy, and air force together, along with their equipment and organization. Troops usually means the soldiers themselves, especially ground personnel in numbers. So a nation deploys its forces, and within them the troops are the people on the ground.
What are the armed forces?
The armed forces are the official military organizations a country maintains for defense and war. They are usually divided into branches — commonly the army for land, the navy for sea, and the air force for the skies, with some nations adding marines, coast guard, or space and cyber units.
What is an example of forces in this sense?
A headline reading 'forces were deployed to the border' refers to military units sent there. 'She served in the forces for ten years' means a career in the armed services. Phrases such as allied forces, ground forces, or joining the forces all use the word for a nation's military.