# forcible vs forcibly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### forcible
*adjective · frequency rank #36,147*
Done by force, forced.

### forcibly
*adverb · IPA /ˈfɔːsəbli/ · frequency rank #15,819*
In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.

## Source
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