Force — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cheesy adj Tasting or smelling of cheese.
- contrived adjective Planned or created in an artificial, forced way rather than arising naturally.
- force noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
- forced adj Done unwillingly or under pressure, rather than naturally.
- forcible adj Done using physical force.
- might aux Used to show that something is possible, though not certain.
- strength noun Physical power; the capacity to exert force or bear weight.
- vigour noun Physical or mental strength and energy; the capacity for vigorous effort.
Senses
Force is used for these senses in English:
- cheesy Exaggerated and likely to be forced or insincere. (of a smile or grin)
- force Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
- force (humorous, or, science fiction, with the, often, capitalized) A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note. [1977]
- force (countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
- forced Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
- forcible Able to be forced.
- might (uncountable) Physical strength or force.
- strength The quality or degree of being strong.
cheesy — full definition
- adj Tasting or smelling of cheese.
- adj Overly sentimental, corny, or of poor quality in an obvious way.