Definition of "push"

Kid-friendly meaning of push, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "push" mean?

push (verb) — to press hard against something to move it.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (push)

Example sentences using "push"

Grade K–2
Push the door open.
Grade 3–5
The two of us had to push together to move the heavy couch.
Grade 6–8
A good coach knows how to push you just hard enough to grow without ever making you want to give up entirely.

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