pushed
word · lemma: push
/ˈpʊʃt/
puusht
/pˈʊʃt/
puusht
Definition
Past tense of 'push'. It means moved something away with force, pressed something, or strongly urged someone to do something.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'push the door', 'push the button', and 'push someone to do something'. It can be physical or figurative. In conversation, 'pushed it' can also mean went close to a limit, as in time, money, or patience.
Spanish: empujó - presionó - impulsóPortuguese (BR): empurrou - pressionou - incentivouPortuguese (PT): empurrou - pressionou - incentivouChinese (Simplified): 推 - 按下 - 逼迫Chinese (Traditional): 推 - 按下 - 逼迫Hindi: धक्का दिया - दबाया - मजबूर कियाArabic: دفع - ضغط - أجبرBengali: ঠেলেছিল - চাপ দিয়েছিলRussian: толкнул - нажал - заставилJapanese: 押した - 押し進めたVietnamese: đã đẩy - đã thúc épKorean: 밀었다 - 누르다(버튼)Turkish: itti - bastırdıUrdu: دھکیل دیا - زور دیاIndonesian: mendorong - menekan
Example Sentences
He pushed the door open.
basic
She pushed the red button.
basic
My coach pushed me to practice more.
basic
We pushed our luck and stayed out too late.
natural
I think we pushed it a bit with that joke.
natural
She pushed for a quick decision before lunch.
natural