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push

[pʷʊʃ] · noun

Meaning

  1. A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
  2. An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
  3. A great effort (to do something).
  4. An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.
  5. 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.
  6. A wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score
  7. To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
  8. To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
  9. To press or urge forward; to drive.
  10. To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
  11. To continually exert oneself in order to achieve a goal.
  12. To approach; to come close to.
  13. A pustule; a pimple.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data