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FORCED

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English dictionary: Word overview

FORCED (adjective)
  The adjective FORCED has 4 senses:

1. produced by or subjected to forcing
2. forced or compelled
3. made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency
4. lacking spontaneity; not natural

  Familiarity information: FORCED used as an adjective is uncommon.


English dictionary: Word details


FORCED (adjective)


Sense 1forced [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

Produced by or subjected to forcing

Classified under:

Participial adjectives

Context examples:

forced-air heating / furnaces of the forced-convection type / forced convection in plasma generators

Participle:

force (move with force,)


Sense 2forced [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

Forced or compelled

Context example:

promised to abolish forced labor

Similar:

involuntary; nonvoluntary; unvoluntary (not subject to the control of the will)


Sense 3forced [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

Made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency

Synonyms:

unexpected; forced

Context example:

a forced landing

Similar:

unscheduled (not scheduled or not on a regular schedule)


Sense 4forced [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

Lacking spontaneity; not natural

Synonyms:

constrained; strained; forced

Context examples:

a constrained smile / forced heartiness / a strained smile

Similar:

affected; unnatural (speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression)


English Proverbs
"It's the empty can that makes the most noise."
(English proverb)
"The rain falls on the just and the unjust."
(Native American proverb, Hopi)
"The secret to success is to walk forward."
(Arabic proverb)
"Fire burns where it strikes."
(Cypriot proverb)


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