push
Meaning
A "push" is a strong movement or force that makes something move forward or away from you.
💡 Don't confuse "push" with "pull"; they mean opposite actions.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
am
standing
by
a
small
boat
at
the
river
when
I
feel
a
gentle
push
from
the
water
.
I
hold
the
rope
and
give
the
boat
a
careful
push
toward
the
dock
so
my
friend
can
step
in
.
The
weather
is
calm
and
the
sun
is
warm
,
so
we
do
not
hurry
and
we
talk
quietly
.
If
the
wind
gets
stronger
,
we
will
stop
and
wait
because
safety
is
more
important
.
A
small
push
is
enough
to
start
our
ride
and
we
smile
as
the
boat
moves
slowly
.
Common Phrases
give a push
a gentle push
push someone to do something
Synonyms
Antonyms
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