pushes
word · lemma: push
/ˈpʊʃəz/
PUUSH-uhz
/pˈʊʃɪz/
PUUSH-iz
Definition
Moves something or someone away from oneself by applying force. Also refers to strongly encouraging or motivating.
Usage & Nuances
'Pushes' is third person singular (he/she/it). Common with doors, buttons, and also for encouragement (e.g., 'She pushes her team to succeed'). Not used for pulling (use 'pull' instead).
Spanish: empujaPortuguese (BR): empurraPortuguese (PT): empurraChinese (Simplified): 推Chinese (Traditional): 推Hindi: धक्का देता हैArabic: يدفعBengali: ঠেলছে - উত্তেজিত করছেRussian: толкает - подталкивает (мотивирует)Japanese: 押す - 奮い立たせるVietnamese: đẩy - thúc đẩyKorean: 밀다 - 독려하다Turkish: iter - motive ederUrdu: دھکیلتا ہے - حوصلہ افزائی کرتا ہےIndonesian: mendorong
Example Sentences
She pushes the cart to the shop.
basic
The baby pushes the toy across the floor.
basic
She always pushes herself to do better at work.
natural
My brother pushes me to try new things.
natural
The coach pushes the team hard before every game.
natural
He pushes the door open every morning.
basic