5 letter words starting with FOR

Force

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. A physical or moral power or energy exerted upon a person or thing; coercion; compulsion; violence.
2. Strength or power exerted upon an object; physical power or strength; energy.
3. A group of people organized for a particular purpose.
4. To make someone or something do something against their will.
5. To use physical or moral strength or energy to do something.

Pronunciations:

• US: /fɔrs/
• UK: /fɔːs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "force" originated from the Old French word "force," which means "strength" or "power." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun form of "force" refers to physical or moral power or energy exerted upon a person or thing, while the verb form refers to making someone or something do something against their will or using physical or moral strength or energy to do something.

Synonyms:

• Coercion
• Compulsion
• Pressure
• Power
• Strength

Related Words:

• Forge
• Fores
• Forte
• Foray
• Forms

Example Sentences:

1. The police used force to break up the protest.
2. The force of the wind knocked down the tree.
3. The company hired a force of workers to complete the project on time.
4. He forced his way into the room.
5. The athlete used all his force to throw the ball as far

Here is the requested information on the word "forte": forte Parts of Speech

Noun, Adjective

Definitions

1. (Noun) A persons strong suit or most highly developed characteristic, talent, or skill. 2. (Adjective) Used to indicate a thing at which someone excels or is particularly talented.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈfɔr.teɪ/

UK: /ˈfɔː.teɪ/

Origin and Usage

The word "forte" comes from the French word "fort," meaning strong. It was originally used in music to indicate a section that should be played loudly. Over time, it came to be used in English to refer to a persons strong point or area of expertise.

Synonyms

Noun: strength, strong point, specialty, talent, gift, skill, aptitude. Adjective: strong suit, specialty, talent, gift, skill, aptitude.

Related Words

force, forty, forth, fortepiano, foray

Example Sentences

Noun: Her forte is public speaking. Adjective: Writing is not his forte.

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Here is the requested information on the word "forme": Forme Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A mold or shape used for casting or shaping objects.
• A bench or table with a raised lip or edge, used for printing or bookbinding.

Pronunciations:

• US: /fɔrm/
• UK: /fɔːm/

Origin and Usage:

The word "forme" comes from the Old French word "forme" meaning "shape, form, figure." It has been used in English since the 14th century. In printing and bookbinding, a "forme" refers to a bench or table with a raised lip or edge used to hold the type or plates for printing or binding.

Synonyms:

mold, cast, shape, matrix, frame, bench, table, printing table, printing bench

Related Words:

frame, forms, forum, forme

Example Sentences:

• The artist used a "forme" to cast the sculpture in bronze.
• The printer placed the type on the "forme" before printing the page.

Forgo

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions:

1. to give up or do without something; to abstain or refrain from something
2. to renounce or relinquish a claim or right

Pronunciations:

• US: /fɔrˈɡoʊ/
• UK: /fɔːˈɡəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "forgo" comes from the Middle English word "forgon," which means "to go past, leave undone." It was first used in the 15th century. "Forgo" is typically used to describe the act of giving up or doing without something, such as "I will forgo dessert tonight." It can also be used to describe the act of renouncing or relinquishing a claim or right, such as "He decided to forgo his inheritance."

Synonyms:

• abstain
• relinquish
• renounce
• waive

Related Words:

• forge
• gofor
• forgé
• gofor
• forge

Example Sentences:

1. She decided to forgo dessert and have a cup of tea instead.
2. He promised to forgo his right to sue in exchange for a cash settlement.

Forge

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire or furnace and beating or hammering it.

Pronunciation (US): /fɔrdʒ/

Pronunciation (UK): /fɔːdʒ/

Origin and Usage: The word "forge" comes from the Old French word "forgier," meaning "to forge, beat, create." Its first known usage was in the 14th century. The word is commonly used in the context of metalworking, but can also refer to the creation or development of something through hard work or skill.

Synonyms: Shape, mold, form, craft, fashion, create.

Related Words: Force, gorge, merge, surge, verge.

Example Sentences:

• He forged the sword by heating the metal and hammering it into shape.
• She forged a successful career in the music industry through hard work and determination.
• The artist forged a beautiful sculpture out of scrap metal.
• The team forged ahead with their plan despite setbacks and challenges.