push — to use force to move something away from you
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use force to move something away from you
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʊʃ/
Example Sentences
- My lazy cat pushes everything off the table like a furry bulldozer.
- She had to push her way through the crowded subway.
- Don't push your luck by asking for more vacation days right now.
push
VERB[/pʊʃ/]
to use force to move something away from you
a determined shopper places both hands flat against a heavy glass door and leans forward with effort. Her body position shows she is applying force to move the door outward from her position. The door begins to swing open as she continues applying pressure with her arms extended. The resistance of the heavy door requires her to use significant strength to overcome it. Other shoppers wait behind her, watching as she works to open the entrance for everyone. A small child nearby observes how much effort it takes to move the heavy barrier. using force to move something away from you
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'pousser', which developed from Latin 'pulsare' (to strike, to push). The fundamental meaning of applying force to move something has remained consistent throughout its linguistic evolution over millennia.
Breakdown
pulsare (Latin: to strike, to push) → pousser (Old French) → push (English). The root pulsare carries the core sense of propelling or driving forward through applied force.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My lazy cat pushes everything off the table like a furry bulldozer.”
“She had to push her way through the crowded subway.”
“Don't push your luck by asking for more vacation days right now.”
“He pushes himself too hard at the gym and ended up looking like a red tomato.”
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