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pushing

Pronunciation: [ˈpʊʃɪŋ]

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Learn how to use pushing in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to use your strength to move something away from you. When you push, you are applying force to something to make it go forward or further away.

Example

She is pushing the heavy box across the floor.

Example

He wasn't pushing the door hard enough to open it.

Example

Can you help me with pushing this car?

Context: “encouragement”

(verb) to encourage someone to try harder or to make them do something. When you push someone, you are motivating them to reach their goals.

Example

My coach is always pushing me to improve my skills.

Example

She never pushes her friends to do anything they don’t want to.

Example

Are you pushing your team to do their best?

Context: “physical action”

(noun) the action of moving something away from you using force. It describes the act of exerting effort to make something go forward.

Example

The pushing of the cart helped it move smoothly down the road.

Example

The pushing of the door was not enough to open it.

Example

What kind of pushing is needed to get that door open?

How to pronounce pushing

Pronunciation: [ˈpʊʃɪŋ]

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