force in Afrikaans

force in Afrikaans

What does "force" mean?

1. noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
   "The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby."
2. noun In physics, a push or pull on an object, measured in newtons.
   "Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth."
3. noun An organized group, especially military or police, with a command structure.
   "The peacekeeping force arrived within days."
4. verb To make someone do something against their will, or to make something happen through effort or pressure.
   "They forced the door open when the key wouldn't work."

force in a sentence

• The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby.
• She spoke with such force that no one dared argue.
• Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth.
• The peacekeeping force arrived within days.

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