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force vs pull

pull vs force

force and pull both are nouns.

force and pull both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
force Yes No Yes No
pull Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pull is a hyponym of force; that is, pull is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than force:
  • force: (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
  • pull: the force used in pulling
As verbs, pull is a hyponym of force; that is, pull is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than force:
  • force: do forcibly; exert force
  • pull: apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
force (noun) pull (noun)
a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
physical energy or intensity a sustained effort
a powerful effect or influence a device used for pulling something
(of a law) having legal validity special advantage or influence
group of people willing to obey orders the force used in pulling
a unit that is part of some military service a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
a group of people having the power of effective action
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
force (verb) pull (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably strain abnormally
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space take away
force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
take by force cause to move by pulling
do forcibly; exert force tear or be torn violently
urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
move with force hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
strip of feathers
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
steer into a certain direction
move into a certain direction
operate when rowing a boat
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
rein in to keep from winning a race
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
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