What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “push”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “push”

The antonyms of push are pull and drag. The antonyms pull and drag describe the opposite action of pushing, where an object is moved towards oneself or away from its original position.

Explore all Antonyms of “push”

• pull
• drag

Definitions and Examples of pull, drag

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

pull

To exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself.

Example

He had to pull the door to open it.

drag

To pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.

Example

She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.

Key Differences: pull vs drag

• 1. Pull implies exerting force on an object towards oneself, while drag suggests pulling an object along the ground or surface.
• 2. Push and pull are often used in opposition to each other, while drag is used when an object is being pulled along a surface.

Effective Usage of pull, drag

• 1. Everyday Life: Use push, pull, and drag to describe physical actions in everyday life.
• 2. Sports: Use push and pull to describe movements in sports like weightlifting and rowing.
• 3. Engineering: Use push and pull to describe forces acting on structures and machines.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of push are pull and drag. Pull implies exerting force on an object towards oneself, while drag suggests pulling an object along the ground or surface. These words can be used to describe physical actions in everyday life, movements in sports, and forces acting on structures and machines in engineering.