the force

noun
UK: /ðə fɔːs/
US: /ðə fɔːrs/

  1. A power in the Star Wars movies that people can use.

    1. Use the Force, Luke! [ ] [ ]
    2. Some believe in the Force, a cosmic energy that binds the galaxy together. [ ] [ ]

  2. An energy or influence that can affect someone or something.

    1. The force of nature is strong. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is trying to harness the force of new technology to grow. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

power influence energy
the force verb

  1. To use strength or violence to make someone do something.

    1. Do not force me to go. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rebels had to force the lock to enter the compound without permission. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the force" in English means: A power in the Star Wars movies that people can use., An energy or influence that can affect someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "the force" is /ðə fɔːs/ in British English and /ðə fɔːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the force": power, influence, energy.

Example usage of "the force": "Use the Force, Luke!". More examples on the page.