PUSH
Scrabble letter values: P3U1S1H4 = 9
Definition
- noun the act of applying force in order to move something away. — synonyms: pushing
- noun the force used in pushing. — synonyms: thrust
- noun enterprising or ambitious drive. — synonyms: energy, get-up-and-go
- noun an electrical switch operated by pressing. — synonyms: push_button, button
- noun an effort to advance.
- verb move with force. — synonyms: force
- verb press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action. — synonyms: bear_on
- verb make publicity for. — synonyms: advertise, advertize, promote
- verb strive and make an effort to reach a goal. — synonyms: tug, labor, labour, drive
- verb press against forcefully without moving.
- verb approach a certain age or speed. — synonyms: crowd
- verb exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person. — synonyms: crusade, fight, press, campaign, agitate
- verb sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs).
- verb move strenuously and with effort.
- verb make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby. — synonyms: press
Examples
- “he gave the door a hard push”
- “the pushing is good exercise”
- “the push of the water on the walls of the tank”