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Meaning
Verb
●
To
apply
a
force
to (an
object
)
such that
it
moves away
from the person or
thing
applying
the
force
.
●
To
continually
attempt
to
persuade
(a person) into a particular
course
of action.
●
To
press
or
urge
forward; to drive.
●
To
continually
promote
(a
point of view
, a product
for sale
, etc.).
●
To
continually
exert
oneself
in order to
achieve
a goal.
●
To approach;
to come
close
to.
●
To
tense
the
muscles
in the
abdomen
in order to
give birth
or defecate.
●
To
continue
to
attempt
to
persuade
a person into a particular
course
of action.
●
To make a higher
bid
at an auction.
●
In Poker:
To make an
all-in
bet.
●
In Chess:
To
move
(a
pawn
)
directly
forward.
●
In Computing:
To
add
(a
data
item
) to the
top
of a stack.
●
In Computing:
To
publish
(an
update
, etc.) by
transmitting
it to other computers.
●
To
thrust
the
points
of the
horns
against; to gore.
●
To
burst out
of its
pot
, as a
bud
or shoot.
●
In Snooker:
To
strike
the
cue ball
in such a way that it
stays in
contact
with the
cue
and
object ball
at the same time
(a
foul
shot).
Noun
●
A
short
,
directed
application
of
force
; an
act
of pushing.
●
An
act
of
tensing
the
muscles
of the
abdomen
in order to
expel
its contents.
●
A great
effort
(to do something).
●
An
attempt
to
persuade
someone into a particular
course
of action.
●
A
force
that
impels
or
pressures
one to act.
●
In Military:
A
marching
or
drill
maneuver/manoeuvre
performed
by
moving
a
formation
(especially a
company front
) forward or toward the
audience
, usually to
accompany
a
dramatic
climax
or
crescendo
in the music.
●
A
wager
that results in no
loss
or
gain
for the
bettor
as a result of
a
tie
or even score
●
In Computing:
The
addition
of a
data
item
to the
top
of a stack.
●
In Internet:
The
situation
where a
server
sends
data
to a
client
without
waiting for
a request.
●
In Australian English & British English:
A particular
crowd
or
throng
or people.
●
In Snooker:
A
foul shot
in which the
cue ball
is in
contact
with the
cue
and the
object ball
at the same time
●
In Professional wrestling:
Giving
momentum
to a wrestler's
career
in the form of
victories
and/or
more
screen
time.
●
In British English:
A
pustule
; a pimple.
Name
●
A surname.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
push
English
pushen
Middle English (1100-1500)
pousser
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
poulser
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
pulsare
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Press
Approach
Near
Urge
Shove
Thrutch
Thring
Defecate
Advertise
Promote
Drive
Stroke
Thrust
Propel
Bear Down
Antonyms
Draw
Pull
Tug
Pop
Indulge
Related
Squeeze
Move
Drag
Nudge
Force
Blow
Lift
Kick
Throw
Jump
Roll
Turn
Take
Shift
Challenge
Carry
Hold
Bring
Steer
Advance
Fight
Stretch
Movement
Drop
Slide
Pulling
Break
Raise
Bend
Effort
Run
Impetus
Reach
Attempt
Draw
Extend
Switch
Initiative
Support
Trend
Knock
Direct
Keep
Boost
Touch
Cut
Demand
Accelerate
Pressure
Encourage
Scramble
Surge
Step
Efforts
Quest
More
Rhymes
Tush
Mush
Push
Bush
Cush
Bush
Kush
Smush
Sqush
Shush
Whoosh
Shoosh
Woooosh
Squoosh
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