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Meaning of force of nature | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. A mighty natural force which is beyond human control, notably if potentially catastrophic, such as the elements (e.g. storms and extreme temperatures) or geological (e.g. seismic and volcanic) activity.
  2. A thing or person that exhibits qualities which appear to be beyond outside control and which have consequential effects.
    figuratively
  3. A fundamental force.
    particle

Equivalents

Examples

“"She might be a little thing, but she's a force of nature." "I believe it," Damon said with a nod. "You should have heard her put me in my place the other day." He reached up to readjust his tie. “Not that I didn't deserve it."”
“Again, she will never be a rider; however, she's a force of nature and a powerhouse.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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