Push

Quick meaning: Push is a verb meaning (transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

Meaning

(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
2. (transitive) To press or urge forward; to drive.
3. (transitive) To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
4. (intransitive) To continually exert oneself in order to achieve a goal.
5. (informal, transitive, usually in present participle) To approach; to come close to.
6. (intransitive) To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to give birth or defecate.
7. (intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.

Example Sentences

to push his fortune

We are pushed for an answer.

They're pushing that perfume again.

Stop pushing the issue — I'm not interested.

Word Forms

• pushes
• pushing
• pushed
• pushest
• pushedst
• pusheth

Synonyms for push

Depending on context, synonyms include press, shove, thring, thrutch, urge, abet.

Antonyms for push

Common opposites include draw, pull, tug, pop, force.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crowd, press, tug, fight, energy, promote.

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