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thrust

Pronunciation: [θrʌst]

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

Context: “movement”

(verb) to push something suddenly and with a lot of force. It's like when you're trying to poke something with your finger and you do it quickly and hard.

Example

She thrust her arm forward to catch the ball.

Example

He didn’t thrust his hand into the air to answer the question; he just waited quietly.

Example

Did you thrust the door open, or did it swing slowly?

Context: “movement”

(noun) a strong push or movement in a particular direction. If you poke or push really hard, that action is called a thrust.

Example

The knight made a quick thrust with his sword and hit the target.

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Her thrust was weak and did not reach the intended target.

Example

What kind of thrust can help you move forward in your project?

Context: “discussion”

(noun) the main point or idea of something. When you're trying to say what you think or feel, the main idea is called the thrust.

Example

The thrust of her argument was very convincing.

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The thrust of his speech was lost because he kept talking in circles.

Example

What is the main thrust of the book we read in class?

How to pronounce thrust

Pronunciation: [θrʌst]

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