# force vs former

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### force
*noun · IPA /fɔːs/ · frequency rank #587*
Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.

### former
*adjective · IPA /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ · frequency rank #528*
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## Source
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