What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pushed
Example
He pushed the door open with his shoulder. [pushed: past tense]
Example
She felt pushed into accepting the job offer. [pushed: verb]
thrust
Example
He thrust the sword into the air. [thrust: past tense]
Example
She was thrust into the spotlight after her performance went viral. [thrust: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pushed is more commonly used in everyday language, while thrust is less common and more formal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pushed and thrust?
Thrust is more formal than pushed and is typically used in more professional or academic contexts.
