shove — to push someone or something forcefully
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to push someone or something forcefully
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃʌv/
Example Sentences
- The penguin shoved its friend off the iceberg as a prank.
- She had to shove all her clothes into the tiny suitcase.
- The crowd began to shove toward the exit when the fire alarm rang.
shove
VERB[/ʃʌv/]
to push someone or something forcefully
He had to shove the stuck door open with his shoulder.
No love here - just shove! Push comes to shove!
Remove the glove that used to shove, now hold nothing but love!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'scufan' meaning 'to push away' or 'thrust forward'. This comes from a common Germanic root that described forceful pushing motions.
Breakdown
scuf- (Germanic root meaning 'to push/thrust') + evolved sound changes over time
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The penguin shoved its friend off the iceberg as a prank.”
“She had to shove all her clothes into the tiny suitcase.”
“The crowd began to shove toward the exit when the fire alarm rang.”
“My cat shoves everything off the table just to watch it fall.”
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