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Soheil1 Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Force (n)

Hi
May I replace 'force' with 'effect \' in:
In many instances in chess. a weaker piece proves to have more force than a piece with greater numerical value.

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It gives roughly the same idea. However, the two words are not synonymous.

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  • It gives roughly the same idea.
  • However, the two words are not synonymous.
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It gives roughly the same idea. However, the two words are not synonymous.
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What's the difference?
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Just as per the dictionary definitions of those words.
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In that context, I'd consider 'strength' as a synonym.

Clive
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Is it like the power of kicking someone?
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Broadly speaking, yes.

It's common in chess discussions to talk about a chess piece's strength.
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What about the power to act?
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Do you want it in a normal and natural way, or try to find some odd way?

Clive
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Why do you want an odd way?
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