Basic Details
Word: Forcibly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Done with strength or power, often against someone's will.
Synonyms: Compulsorily, forcibly, powerfully
Antonyms: Gently, voluntarily
Idioms and Phrases
- Forcibly removing: To take someone or something away by using power. Example: "The guards were forcibly removing anyone who tried to enter without a ticket."
- Forcibly pushing: To push someone or something away with strength. Example: "He was forcibly pushing through the crowd to reach the front of the stage."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher had to speak forcibly to the students to get their attention during the noisy class.
Example 2: They were forcibly evicted from their home when they couldn't pay the rent.
Example 3: During the emergency, the firefighters had to forcibly open the door to save the trapped people inside.
Fun Fact
The word "forcibly" comes from the word "force," which has roots in the Latin word "fortis," meaning "strong." It reflects how strength can be used not just in physical ways but also in situations demanding action or influence.
Famous Quote
"Civil disobedience is a way of acting that is meant to be a constructive and loving force rather than one that is aggressive and forcibly dominant." John Lewis
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "forcibly" mean?
a) Done gently
b) Done with strength
c) Done quietly
d) Done freely
Answer: b) Done with strength
2. Which of these is a synonym of "forcibly"?
a) Gently
b) Voluntarily
c) Powerfully
d) Lightly
Answer: c) Powerfully
3. What is an antonym of "forcibly"?
a) Powerfully
b) Compulsorily
c) Gently
d) Aggressively
Answer: c) Gently
4. Which sentence uses "forcibly" correctly?
a) The cat was forcibly cuddling with the dog.
b) The children were forcibly asked to stop arguing.
c) She was forcibly laughing at the joke.
d) The flower was forcibly growing towards the sun.
Answer: b) The children were forcibly asked to stop arguing.
5. Which idiom describes a situation similar to "forcibly removing"?
a) Coming to a fork in the road
b) Breaking the ice
c) Forcibly pushing
d) Jumping through hoops
Answer: c) Forcibly pushing
