Definitions and Examples of push, shove
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To apply force to move something away from oneself.
Example
He had to push the heavy cart up the hill.
To push someone or something roughly.
Example
He shoved his way through the crowd to get to the front.
Key Differences: push vs shove
- 1Push implies applying force to move something away from oneself, while haul implies pulling or dragging something towards oneself.
- 2Shove implies pushing someone or something roughly, while haul implies moving something with effort and determination.
Effective Usage of push, shove
- 1Transportation: Use haul when talking about transporting goods or materials.
- 2Physical Movement: Use push and shove when talking about physical movement of objects or people.
- 3Figurative Language: Use these antonyms in figurative language to describe different types of effort or force.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of haul are push and shove. Use haul when talking about transporting goods or materials, and use push and shove when talking about physical movement of objects or people. These antonyms can also be used in figurative language to describe different types of effort or force.
