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How to Use "Push" with Example Sentences
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push
(v):
to use force to move something away; to press; to try to make someone do something
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Used with nouns:
"
He
pushed
all of the
buttons
.
"
(buttons)
"
She
pushed
the
stroller
through the park.
"
(stroller, wheelchair)
"
The food vendor
pushed
his
cart
through the street.
"
(cart)
"
He is
pushing
for new
legislation
.
"
(legislation, laws)
"
He is
pushing
the
boundaries
.
"
(boundaries)
Used with adverbs:
"
He
suddenly
pushed
the door open.
"
(suddenly, gently, slowly, lightly)
"
She
pushed
hard
on the bell.
"
(hard, firmly, softly)
"
He
pushed
her
violently
.
"
(violently, roughly)
"
They
frantically
tried to
push
the door open.
"
(frantically, quickly)
"
They
pushed
the tables
together
.
"
(together, away, aside, back)
"
He was so angry, he
pushed
the chairs
over
.
"
(over)
"
Just
push
the button to start it.
"
(just, simply)
Used with prepositions:
"
I
pushed
against
the door.
"
(against, on)
"
I
pushed
out
the door.
"
(out, through)
"
They
pushed
me
into
a corner.
"
(into)
"
They are
pushing
for
a new law.
"
(for)
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push
(n):
the act of using force to move something away; an effort
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Used with verbs:
"
I
gave
him a slight
push
.
"
(gave)
"
We
are making
a strong
push
towards change.
"
(be + making)
Used with adjectives:
"
She gave me a
big
push
.
"
(big, gentle, little, hard, slight)
"
She needs a
strong
push
to get it done.
"
(strong, extra, major, final)
Used with prepositions:
"
There is a
push
for
new legislation.
"
(for, toward/towards)
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