thrust — To push or drive forward with force; a sudden powerful forward movement or push. Can be used literally or figuratively.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To push or drive forward with force; a sudden powerful forward movement or push. Can be used literally or figuratively.
Pronunciation (IPA): /θrʌst/
Example Sentences
- She thrust her hand into her bag searching for her phone like a magician pulling out a rabbit.
- The politician thrust his finger at the camera while making his point.
- He was thrust into the spotlight when his cat video went viral overnight.
thrust
VERB[/θrʌst/]
To push or drive forward with force; a sudden powerful forward movement or push. Can be used literally or figuratively.
To push or drive forward with force; a sudden powerful forward movement or push. Can be used literally or figuratively.
Thrust away the dust to break through the crust!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'thrysta' meaning 'to press, push forcefully.' Vikings used this word to describe powerful motions like pushing boats into water or stabbing enemies with spears.
Breakdown
thrysta (Old Norse root meaning 'to press/push with force') → thrust (the forceful pushing action)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“She thrust her hand into her bag searching for her phone like a magician pulling out a rabbit.”
“The politician thrust his finger at the camera while making his point.”
“He was thrust into the spotlight when his cat video went viral overnight.”
“The company's main thrust is developing eco-friendly products.”
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