pushed
Pronunciation: [pʊʃt]
Word
Context: "physical action"
(verb) to apply force to something or someone to move it away from you. It's like when you help someone move a box or you close a door.
Example
He pushed the door open to let the fresh air in.
Example
She didn't push the box, so it stayed in the same place.
Example
Did you push the chair back from the table?
Context: "encouragement"
(verb) to encourage someone to do something, usually when they are feeling unsure. You can think of it as giving someone a little nudge to try something new.
Example
Her teacher pushed her to join the art club to explore her creativity.
Example
He didn’t push his friend to try the roller coaster, respecting her fear.
Example
Do you think your coach pushed you to do your best in the game?
Context: "time-related"
(verb) to change the time or date of something to a later time. This is often used when you’re making plans.
Example
They pushed the meeting to next week so everyone could attend.
Example
We couldn't push the concert just because it was already sold out.
Example
Are you going to push the deadline for the project?
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