forcefully
gb/fˈɔɹsfəli/ us/fˈɔɹsfəli/
B2
Inggris
Makna
0 makna
adverb
B2
property
1
using physical force or violence
using strong physical power
Pola penggunaan:
[do something] forcefully
Kesalahan umum:
Do not confuse with forceful (adjective): She spoke forcefully (adverb) vs a forceful speech (adjective).
Sinonim
violently (Stronger; suggests harm or uncontrolled physical force.)
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strongly (More general; can be physical or non-physical.)
Antonim
gently (Without physical force; careful and soft.)
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lightly (With little physical force or pressure.)
Kolokasi
forcefully push
|forcefully pull
|forcefully grab
|forcefully restrain
|forcefully remove
|forcefully drag
|forcefully throw
|forcefully shove
|forcefully hold
|forcefully break
Tema
daily_life
|conflict
|crime
|law
Contoh
- The guard forcefully held the man back from the door.
- She forcefully pushed the stuck window open.
- The suspect was forcefully restrained by two officers.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- He forcefully pushed the box.
- She forcefully closed the door.
adverb
C1
property
2
against someone’s will; coercively
in a way that makes someone do something
Pola penggunaan:
forcefully [do something] [someone] / [someone] was forcefully [past participle]
Kesalahan umum:
Forcefully does not mean 'effectively'; it means 'with force' or 'in a compelling/aggressive way'.
Sinonim
coercively (More formal; emphasizes pressure or threats rather than physical action.)
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forcibly (Very close; common in legal and news writing.)
Antonim
voluntarily (Done by choice, not under pressure.)
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willingly (With consent or readiness.)
Kolokasi
forcefully evict
|forcefully deport
|forcefully relocate
|forcefully remove someone
|forcefully take
|forcefully seize
|forcefully displace
|forcefully extract
|forcefully detain
|forcefully silence
Tema
law
|crime
|politics
|relationships
Contoh
- Families were forcefully removed from their homes during the raid.
- The company tried to forcefully impose new rules on its staff.
- He said he was forcefully taken into a car and driven away.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- They were forcefully moved from the area.
adverb
B2
property
3
in a firm, assertive way
in a strong and confident way
Pola penggunaan:
[say/argue/insist/protest] forcefully
Kesalahan umum:
Forcefully here means 'strongly/firmly' in speaking, not necessarily angry or violent.
Sinonim
firmly (Slightly calmer; emphasizes steadiness and control.)
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strongly (More general; less focused on assertive delivery.)
Antonim
weakly (Without strength or confidence.)
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tentatively (In an uncertain or hesitant way.)
Kolokasi
argue forcefully
|speak forcefully
|state forcefully
|protest forcefully
|object forcefully
|deny forcefully
|criticize forcefully
|insist forcefully
|reject forcefully
|respond forcefully
Tema
communication
|work
|emotions
|public_speaking
Contoh
- She forcefully denied the accusations.
- Several residents forcefully objected to the plan at the meeting.
- He forcefully argued that the policy would harm small businesses.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- He spoke forcefully in the meeting.
- She forcefully said no.
adverb
B2
property
4
with strong impact or intensity
with strong effect
Pola penggunaan:
[something] [hits/strikes/affects] [someone/something] forcefully
Kesalahan umum:
In this sense, forcefully describes the effect on someone/something, not a deliberate action.
Sinonim
powerfully (Often positive or neutral; emphasizes strength rather than aggression.)
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hard (More informal; common with physical impacts (hit hard).)
Antonim
softly (With little impact or intensity.)
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mildly (With a small effect or low intensity.)
Kolokasi
hit forcefully
|strike forcefully
|impact forcefully
|blow forcefully
|rain fall forcefully
|wind blow forcefully
|cough forcefully
|react forcefully
|affect forcefully
|press forcefully
Tema
weather
|health
|sports
|emotions
Contoh
- The ball struck him forcefully on the shoulder.
- A sudden gust slammed the gate forcefully against the wall.
- Her words landed forcefully, and the room went quiet.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- The wind blew forcefully.
- The door hit the wall forcefully.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
forcefully
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹsfəli/
US/fˈɔɹsfəli/
Suku kata & tekanan
force - fully (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (force)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: forcefully
- Plural: forcefullies
Kata terkait
Forms
forcefullies
noun
Core family
force
noun B1
forceful
adjective
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unforced
adjective
Advanced or less common
Ungkapan
forcefully deny
1/fˈɔɹsfəli dɪnˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
deny strongly and firmly
to say strongly that it is not true
Contoh
- The senator forcefully denied the allegation.
- She forcefully denied that she had seen the document.
- The company forcefully denied any wrongdoing.
forcefully eject
1/fˈɔɹsfəli ɪd͡ʒˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
formal
push someone out by force
to push someone out using force
Contoh
- Bouncers forcefully ejected him from the club.
- The referee warned that the player would be forcefully ejected if he refused to calm down.
- She filed a complaint after being forcefully ejected from the venue.
forcefully enter
1/fˈɔɹsfəli ˈɛntɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
enter by breaking in
to get in by breaking something
Contoh
- The burglars forcefully entered the house through the back door.
- Officers had to forcefully enter the apartment after hearing shouting inside.
- The report stated that no one had forcefully entered the office.
forcefully remove
1/fˈɔɹsfəli ɹimˈuv/
fixed phrase
remove by physical force
to take away using force
Contoh
- Police forcefully removed the protester from the hallway.
- The passenger was forcefully removed from the plane after refusing to leave.
- Security threatened to forcefully remove anyone who entered the stage area.
forcefully resist
1/fˈɔɹsfəli ɹɪzˈɪst/
fixed phrase
formal
fight back against restraint
to fight against someone strongly
Contoh
- Witnesses said the suspect forcefully resisted arrest.
- He forcefully resisted the attempt to take his bag.
- The animal forcefully resisted being held.