Homonyms - Force (As a Noun and Verb)

1. (noun) - physical strength or power.

• The force of the wind brought down many trees in our neighbourhood.
• She slammed the door with such force that the car shook.

2. (verb) - to give no choice.

• When my brother first signed up with the gym, he had to force himself to exercise at least three times a week.
• I didn't actually want dessert, but Tara forced it on me (= made me take it).

3. (verb) - to use physical strength or power.

• Don't force yourself to eat if you are already full.
• The brave reporter forced herself through the crowd so she could be one of the first ones to speak to the President.