forces

forc-es · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Military troops or armed services.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular of "force"; compels or drives.

  3. 3.

    Physical influences that cause motion or change.

  4. 4.

    Powerful influences or factors.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    armed forces — a country's military
  • •
    forces of nature — powerful natural phenomena
  • •
    market forces — economic factors affecting prices and trade
  • •
    join forces — combine efforts with others

Related words

See also: force, military, power
Synonyms: influences, military, powers, troops

Etymology

From Old French force, from Late Latin fortia, from Latin fortis ("strong").