in full force

Examples

• All

• Hurricane Gert, in full force, moved closer to the U.S. from the tropical Atlantic.

  Academic text (2005)

• The protesters arrived at the rally in full force, making their demands heard.

• It's coming back in full force now.

  This Must Be the Place (2011)

• Spring had taken a long time coming, but was finally here in full force.

  Fiction book (1992)

• I'll have the National Guard meet us out there in full force.

  The Toxic Avenger (1984)

• The American element is there in full force, and with its characteristic push and energy.

  Academic text (2014)

• Well, you know, they rolled out this curriculum in full force, it seems, last September.

  Megyn Kelly

• The delayed rains begin in full force, and the next few days head toward Christmas.

  Fiction book (1997)

• Local advocates for criminal justice reform were out in full force, as were representatives of local bail bondsmen.

  Academic text (2018)

• Seconds later, the rain was pouring down in full force as slaves and attendants scattered for shelter.

  Fiction book (1990)

Synonyms

A

all-out

vsin full force

68 4.1

Very determined and using all available effort

is about maximum effect or presence rather than resource use

F

forcefully

vsin full force

49 3.5

In a strong way that uses a lot of power

is the broader state of maximum strength or full participation

I

in full swing

vsin full force

23 3.5

At the peak of activity when many people are active and working

describes the state of maximum strength and participation instead of peak activity

F

full throttle

vsin full force

12 5.8

A state of moving at the highest speed and with the most effort

is about overall maximum strength, not only speed or pace

A

at full tilt

vsin full force

• Informal

1 5.6

With as much speed and effort as possible

focuses on full strength and presence rather than speed alone

A

all one's might

vsin full force

3.9

Using all your strength and effort

refers to a general maximum effect beyond only one person's effort

Antonyms

D

decline

439 3.9

A gradual loss in amount, quality, or value

I

in retreat

7 4.5

Moving back from a place or position after a defeat

How Effective

in full force

16 3.6

in force

• Formal

19 3.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology