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.

Homophones - Track v Trek

Track 
(noun) - path

• We plan to take the track that leads directly to the beach.
• You can cycle faster when this narrow track merges (= joins together) with a wider path.

(noun) - marks

• Police found tyre tracks in the snow.
• The burglars were careful not to leave any tracks behind at the crime scene.

Trek 
(verb) - to walk a long distance, usually over hills, mountains or forests.

• They spent most of the day trekking through the forest and over hills.

(noun) - a long walk, usually over hills, mountains or forests.

• The Smiths were exhausted after completing an 8-hour trek yesterday.