push

Definition

  • n. the act of applying force in order to move something away
  • n. the force used in pushing
  • n. an effort to advance
  • v. move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

Word forms

Past tense
pushed
Present participle
pushing
Past participle
pushed
Third person singular
pushes

Example sentences

  1. n.

    Her push to improve the community inspired many others to join the cause.

  2. vt.

    The teacher pushed her students to do their best on the exam.

  3. vi.

    If we keep pushing for change, we can make a difference.