Push

Pronunciation: /ˈpʊʃ/

Push (verb)

  1. Use force to move something away from you.
  2. Try to make someone do something or achieve a goal.
  3. Apply pressure to a button or switch to operate it.

Examples

  • She pushed the cart down the aisle.
  • He pushed the door open with ease.

Common collocations: push the limits, push a cart, push for change, push someone to succeed, push a button

Push (noun)

  1. An action of moving something by applying force.
  2. A determined attempt to achieve something.

Examples

  • With a push, the door swung open.
  • A gentle push moved the swing.

Synonyms of Push

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Push

  • opposite action of moving something towards oneself