forces
Translation
troops, armed forces, powers, influences
Examples
The armed forces were sent to the region.
The armed forces were sent to the region.
There are forces of change in society.
There are forces of change in society.
Grammar Patterns
((the armed forces)) refers to a country's military. The armed forces protect the country.
((forces of sth.)) refers to influences or powers. There are forces of nature we cannot control.
Similar Words
Synonyms: troops, powers, influences; Antonyms: weakness, individuals
Etymology
Plural of 'force', from Latin 'fortia' (strength). It refers to a group with strength, like an army.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Star Wars' and 'the Force,' but pluralized to mean multiple powers or a group of powerful soldiers.