FORCE


Meaning of FORCE in English

noun

BAD : We must not forget Japan's economic force.

GOOD : We must not forget Japan's economic power.

BAD : The sovereign has very little force nowadays.

GOOD : The sovereign has very little power nowadays.

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force = the use of power or strength: 'The demonstrators were made to leave the building by force.'

power = the ability to control people and events: 'I think the police have too much power.'

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