force
1 of 2noun
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a(1)
: strength or energy exerted or brought to bear : cause of motion or change : active power
the forces of nature
the motivating force in her life
b
: moral or mental strength
I was impressed by the force of his character.

Definition of FORCE
strength or energy exerted or brought to bear : cause of motion or change : active power; —used with a number to indicate the strength of the wind according to the Beaufort scale; moral or mental strength… See the full definition
c
: capacity to persuade or convince
the force of the argument

Definition of FORCE
strength or energy exerted or brought to bear : cause of motion or change : active power; —used with a number to indicate the strength of the wind according to the Beaufort scale; moral or mental strength… See the full definition