Push Definition
push
- noun
- the act of applying force in order to move something away; "he gave the door a hard push"; "the pushing is good exercise"
- the force used in pushing; "the push of the water on the walls of the tank"; "the thrust of the jet engines"
- enterprising or ambitious drive; "Europeans often laugh at American energy"
- an electrical switch operated by pressing; "the elevator was operated by push buttons"; "the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk"
- an effort to advance; "the army made a push toward the sea"
- verb
- move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
- press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action; "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
- make publicity for; try to sell (a product); "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"; "The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops"
- strive and make an effort to reach a goal; "She tugged for years to make a decent living"; "We have to push a little to make the deadline!"; "She is driving away at her doctoral thesis"
- press against forcefully without moving; "she pushed against the wall with all her strength"
- approach a certain age or speed; "She is pushing fifty"
- 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; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
- sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs); "The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs"
- move strenuously and with effort; "The crowd pushed forward"
- make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; "`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"
"Push" in song lyrics
See how push is used in real songs:
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"In a couple of minutes I'll be there to push"
2 Live Crew — Get Loose Now -
"I push 1"
51.50 — Games People Play -
"C'mon push... push..."
Aceyalone f/ Zulu — Push
Words that rhyme with push
Usage tips for "push"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "push" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for push to find words that pair well.