push

//pʊʃ//
A2Frequency Level 4Neutral
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Verb

pushInfinitive
pushPresent tense
pushedPast tense
pushedPast participle
pushingPresent participle
pushesThird-person singular
1

to apply force to something in order to move it away from oneself or from its current position

She pushed the door open.

2

to press or exert pressure on something with one's hand or body

She pushed the door open with her hand.

3

to move forward by using force, especially through a crowd or difficult terrain

We pushed through the crowd to get to the front.

4

to urge or pressure someone to do something or to work harder

My parents pushed me to study harder for the exam.

5

to promote or advocate for something vigorously

The company is pushing its new environmental policy.

6

to approach or exceed a limit or boundary

She's pushing 40 but still looks young.

Antonym

Noun

1

an act of applying force to move something away

Give the door a push to open it.

2

a vigorous effort or campaign to achieve something

The company made a big push to increase sales this quarter.

3

determination and ambition to succeed

She has the push to succeed in business.

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