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push

(p/U//S/ )

noun (n)

the act of applying force in order to move something away(noun.act)

Example:
He gave the door a hard push.
The pushing is good exercise.

Synonym:
pushing

source: wordnet30
the force used in pushing(noun.phenomenon)

Example:
The push of the water on the walls of the tank.

Synonym:
thrust

source: wordnet30
enterprising or ambitious drive(noun.attribute)

Synonym:
energy, get-up-and-go

source: wordnet30
an electrical switch operated by pressing(noun.artifact)

Example:
The elevator was operated by push buttons.
The push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk.

Synonym:
button, push button

source: wordnet30
an effort to advance(noun.act)

Example:
The army made a push toward the sea.

source: wordnet30
A pustule; a pimple.(noun)

source: webster1913
A thrust with a pointed instrument, or with the end of a thing.(noun)

source: webster1913
A crowd; a company or clique of associates; a gang.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

move with force,(verb.motion)

Example:
He pushed the table into a corner.

Synonym:
force
Antonym:
draw, force, pull

source: wordnet30
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action(verb.communication)

Example:
He pushed her to finish her doctorate.

Synonym:
bear on

source: wordnet30
make publicity for; try to sell (a product)(verb.communication)

Example:
The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model.

Synonym:
advertise, advertize, promote

source: wordnet30
strive and make an effort to reach a goal(verb.social)

Example:
We have to push a little to make the deadline!.

Synonym:
drive, labor, labour, tug

source: wordnet30
press against forcefully without moving(verb.motion)

Example:
She pushed against the wall with all her strength.

source: wordnet30
approach a certain age or speed(verb.motion)

Example:
She is pushing fifty.

Synonym:
crowd

source: wordnet30
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(verb.social)

Example:
The liberal party pushed for reforms.
The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate.

Synonym:
agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press

source: wordnet30
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)(verb.possession)

Example:
The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs.

source: wordnet30
move strenuously and with effort(verb.motion)

Example:
The crowd pushed forward.

source: wordnet30
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby(verb.contact)

Example:
`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman.

Synonym:
press

source: wordnet30
To press against with force; to drive or impel by pressure; to endeavor to drive by steady pressure, without striking; -- opposed to draw.(verb)

source: webster1913
To make a thrust; to shove; as, to push with the horns or with a sword.(verb)

source: webster1913

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