Basic Details
Word: Push
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To exert force on something to move it away from oneself or to apply pressure.
Synonyms: Press, shove, thrust
Antonyms: Pull, draw, retract
Idioms and Phrases
- Push the envelope: To attempt to go beyond the limits of what is possible. Example: "The scientist aims to push the envelope with his new experimental research."
- Push someone's buttons: To do or say something that provokes a strong reaction from someone. Example: "He knows how to push my buttons, making me angry with just a few words."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When the door wouldn't open, she had to push it hard to get inside.
Example 2: They decided to push the start time of the meeting back by an hour to accommodate everyone.
Example 3: The coach encouraged the team to push themselves to do better during practice.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "push" comes from the Old English word "pyssian," which means to drive or to shove? Its roots have been present in our language for many centuries!
Famous Quote
"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. So push yourself!" - T. Harv Eker
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "push" mean?
a) To pull something closer
b) To move something away from oneself
c) To lift something up
d) To hide something
Answer: b) To move something away from oneself
2. Which of these is a synonym of "push"?
a) Pull
b) Press
c) Stop
d) Hold
Answer: b) Press
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "push"?
a) Thrust
b) Draw
c) Shove
d) Attack
Answer: b) Draw
4. Which sentence uses "push" correctly?
a) He will push the car difficult to start.
b) She tried to push open the heavy door.
c) It is hard to push the water in the glass.
d) He loves to push his homework every day.
Answer: b) She tried to push open the heavy door.
5. What does "push the envelope" mean?
a) To limit one's abilities
b) To exceed limits and try new things
c) To avoid challenges
d) To make something heavier
Answer: b) To exceed limits and try new things
