Word of the Day: Push
When using your hands to move something away from the body, use the word “push.” This is the opposite action of the verb, “pull.”
| simple | past | past participle |
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push
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pushed
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pushed
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- This snowball is getting harder and harder to push.
- He’s pushing an amplifier.
- The boy on the swing is being pushed by his grandfather. (This sentence is in the present continuous tense, passive voice.)
There are other ways to use this word as a verb:
- Jonah’s parents are pushing him to become a doctor. (push = to motivate someone)
- Our supervisor likes to push his employees around. (push around = to bully; to use one’s power)
- The President is trying to push some of his ideas through Congress. (push = promote)
- The community is pushing for a new playground.
- How much data can you push through your internet connection?
You can also use “push” as a noun:
- There’s been a major push to get guns off the streets in this neighborhood. (push = effort)
- The push for more spending on infrastructure is finally starting to pay off.
- Pushback from the American public on the issue of health care caused some changes in the final plan. (pushback = opposition)
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with P page to see the list of all words starting with letter P. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
