Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Push.
How to pronounce push:
Def 1 US
Push - as a noun
The act of applying force in order to move something away
Example: "He gave the door a hard push"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pushing13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actuation11propulsion14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The force used in pushing
Example: "The push of the water on the walls of the tank"
Enterprising or ambitious drive
Example: "Europeans often laugh at american energy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
energy10get-up-and-goHypernyms (Closely Related)
drive9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An electrical switch operated by pressing
Example: "The elevator was operated by push buttons"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
button8push buttonHypernyms (Closely Related)
electric switchelectrical switchswitch14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An effort to advance
Example: "The army made a push toward the sea"
Push - as a verb
Move with force
Example: "He pushed the table into a corner"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
force10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
nudge7poke atpress7push9
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
pull6Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
Example: "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear onHypernyms (Closely Related)
exhort16press7urge5urge onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
Example: "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advertise13advertize22promote11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
praise8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Strive and make an effort to reach a goal
Example: "She tugged for years to make a decent living"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drive9labor7labour8tug4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fight12struggle10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Press against forcefully without moving
Example: "She pushed against the wall with all her strength"
Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Example: "The liberal party pushed for reforms"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agitate8campaign15crusade10fight12press7Sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
Example: "The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs"
Move strenuously and with effort
Example: "The crowd pushed forward"
Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
Example: "`now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
press7Example Sentences
"He gave the door a hard push to open it."
"She gave the shopping cart a gentle push along the aisle."
"The push of the crowd made it difficult to move."
"The team made a final push to score a goal."
"With one last push, the baby was born."
Word Game Points
Is PUSH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, push is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PUSH has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PUSH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, push is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPUSH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is PUSH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, push is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPUSH has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
