Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pushed
verb (past tense of push)
/pʊʃt/
Definition
To exert force on something in order to move it away from oneself.
Examples
- She pushed the door open with all her strength.
- The children pushed each other on the swings.
- After the accident, he pushed himself to recover quickly.
Meaning
The act of applying pressure to an object, typically to make it move in a particular direction.
Synonyms
- shoved
- thrust
- forced
- propelled
