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push
(p/U//S/ )

noun (n)

  • the act of applying force in order to move something away(noun.act)
    Example:
    He gave the door a hard push.
    The pushing is good exercise.
    Synonym:
    pushing
    source: wordnet30
  • the force used in pushing(noun.phenomenon)
    Example:
    The push of the water on the walls of the tank.
    Synonym:
    thrust
    source: wordnet30
  • enterprising or ambitious drive(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    energy, get-up-and-go
    source: wordnet30
  • an electrical switch operated by pressing(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The elevator was operated by push buttons.
    The push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk.
    Synonym:
    button, push button
    source: wordnet30
  • an effort to advance(noun.act)
    Example:
    The army made a push toward the sea.
    source: wordnet30
  • A pustule; a pimple.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A thrust with a pointed instrument, or with the end of a thing.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A crowd; a company or clique of associates; a gang.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • move with force,(verb.motion)
    Example:
    He pushed the table into a corner.
    Synonym:
    force
    Antonym:
    draw, force, pull
    source: wordnet30
  • press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action(verb.communication)
    Example:
    He pushed her to finish her doctorate.
    Synonym:
    bear on
    source: wordnet30
  • make publicity for; try to sell (a product)(verb.communication)
    Example:
    The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model.
    Synonym:
    advertise, advertize, promote
    source: wordnet30
  • strive and make an effort to reach a goal(verb.social)
    Example:
    We have to push a little to make the deadline!.
    Synonym:
    drive, labor, labour, tug
    source: wordnet30
  • press against forcefully without moving(verb.motion)
    Example:
    She pushed against the wall with all her strength.
    source: wordnet30
  • approach a certain age or speed(verb.motion)
    Example:
    She is pushing fifty.
    Synonym:
    crowd
    source: wordnet30
  • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for(verb.social)
    Example:
    The liberal party pushed for reforms.
    The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate.
    Synonym:
    agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press
    source: wordnet30
  • sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)(verb.possession)
    Example:
    The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs.
    source: wordnet30
  • move strenuously and with effort(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The crowd pushed forward.
    source: wordnet30
  • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby(verb.contact)
    Example:
    `Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman.
    Synonym:
    press
    source: wordnet30
  • To press against with force; to drive or impel by pressure; to endeavor to drive by steady pressure, without striking; -- opposed to draw.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To make a thrust; to shove; as, to push with the horns or with a sword.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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