Definitions and Examples of push, shove
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself.
Example
He had to push the heavy door to open it.
Push (someone or something) roughly.
Example
The crowd was so dense that people had to shove each other to move forward.
Key Differences: push vs shove
- 1Push is a more general term that describes exerting force on someone or something to move it away from oneself.
- 2Shove is a more specific term that describes pushing someone or something roughly.
Effective Usage of push, shove
- 1Physical Actions: Use tug, push, and shove to describe physical actions.
- 2Sports: Incorporate these antonyms in sports-related conversations to describe different types of movements.
- 3Metaphorical Usage: Use these words metaphorically to describe social interactions or relationships.
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Remember this!
The antonyms push and shove convey the opposite action of pulling or dragging something towards oneself. Use these words to describe physical actions, sports-related conversations, or metaphorically to describe social interactions or relationships.
