Synonyms: impetus, impulse, impulsion
Definition: the act of applying force suddenly
Usage: the impulse knocked him over
Similar words: drive, driving force, thrust
Definition: the act of applying force to propel something
Usage: after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off
Synonyms: drift, impetus, impulsion
Definition: a force that moves something along
Similar words: force
Definition: (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
Usage: force equals mass times acceleration