Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Pushes.
Pushes - 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)
pushing13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actuation11propulsion14Hyponyms (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-goHypernyms (Closely Related)
drive9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An electrical switch operated by pressing
Example: "The elevator was operated by push buttons"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
button8push buttonHypernyms (Closely Related)
electric switchelectrical switchswitch14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An effort to advance
Example: "The army made a push toward the sea"
Pushes - as a verb
Move with force
Example: "He pushed the table into a corner"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
force10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
nudge7poke atpress7push9
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
pull6Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
Example: "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear onHypernyms (Closely Related)
exhort16press7urge5urge onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
Example: "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advertise13advertize22promote11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
praise8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Strive and make an effort to reach a goal
Example: "She tugged for years to make a decent living"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drive9labor7labour8tug4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fight12struggle10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Press against forcefully without moving
Example: "She pushed against the wall with all her strength"
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)
agitate8campaign15crusade10fight12press7Sell 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)
press7Example Sentences
"She pushes the door open and enters the room."
"He pushes the shopping cart through the supermarket aisles."
"The toddler pushes his toy car across the floor."
"The strong wind pushes against the sail, propelling the boat forward."
"The teacher pushes her students to achieve their full potential."
Word Game Points
Is PUSHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pushes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PUSHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PUSHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pushes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPUSHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is PUSHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pushes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPUSHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
