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- [fawr-suh-buh l, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔr sə bəl, ˈfoʊr-/
- /ˈfɔː.sɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-suh-buh l, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔr sə bəl, ˈfoʊr-/
Definitions of forcibly word
- adjective forcibly done or effected by force: forcible entry into a house. 1
- adjective forcibly producing a powerful effect; having force; effective. 1
- adjective forcibly convincing, as reasoning: a forcible theory. 1
- adjective forcibly characterized by the use of force or violence. 1
- noun forcibly Using force or violence. 1
- adverb forcibly by or using force 1
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Origin of forcibly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French; see force, -ible
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Parts of speech for Forcibly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
forcibly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for forcibly
adv forcibly
- effectively — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
- hyper-energetic — possessing or exhibiting energy, especially in abundance; vigorous: an energetic leader.
- hard — not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
- mightily — in a mighty manner; powerfully or vigorously.
- powerfully — having or exerting great power or force.
adverb forcibly
- energetically — In an energetic manner.
- persuasively — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- convincingly — persuading or assuring by argument or evidence: They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features.
- influentially — having or exerting influence, especially great influence: three influential educators.
Antonyms for forcibly
adv forcibly
- weakly — weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
- compulsorily — required; mandatory; obligatory: compulsory education.
adverb forcibly
- peacefully — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
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