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What CEFR level is “forced”?
Estimated level
B2
upper-intermediate
“forced” is roughly the #2552 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B2 level.
Meaning
verb. To cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force.
Example: The comedian's jokes weren't funny, but I forced a laugh now and then.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “forced” sits in the B2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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