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PUSHED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Pushed.

How to pronounce pushed:

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Pushed - as a noun

The act of applying force in order to move something away

Example: "He gave the door a hard push"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pushing13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actuation11propulsion14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The force used in pushing

Example: "The push of the water on the walls of the tank"

Enterprising or ambitious drive

Example: "Europeans often laugh at american energy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
energy10get-up-and-go
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drive9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An electrical switch operated by pressing

Example: "The elevator was operated by push buttons"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
button8push button
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electric switchelectrical switchswitch14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An effort to advance

Example: "The army made a push toward the sea"

Pushed - as a verb

Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

Example: "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exhort16press7urge5urge on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

Example: "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advertise13advertize22promote11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
praise8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Strive and make an effort to reach a goal

Example: "She tugged for years to make a decent living"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drive9labor7labour8tug4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fight12struggle10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Press against forcefully without moving

Example: "She pushed against the wall with all her strength"

Approach a certain age or speed

Example: "She is pushing fifty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crowd11

Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

Example: "The liberal party pushed for reforms"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agitate8campaign15crusade10fight12press7

Sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

Example: "The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs"

Move strenuously and with effort

Example: "The crowd pushed forward"

Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

Example: "`now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
press7

Example Sentences

"He pushed the door open with his foot."
"She pushed the stroller along the sidewalk."
"They pushed the heavy cart up the hill."
"The teacher pushed the students to work harder."
"He was pushed into taking the lead role in the play."
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Word Game Points

Is PUSHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pushed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUSHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PUSHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pushed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUSHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PUSHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pushed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUSHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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