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pushing

|push-ing|

/ˈpʊʃɪŋ/

(push)

apply force

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
push	pushes	pushed	pushed	pushing	pushes

Etymology

Etymology Information

'push' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'poulser,' where 'puls-' meant 'to beat or strike.'

Historical Evolution

'poulser' transformed into the Middle English word 'pushen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'push.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to beat or strike,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to exert force on something to move it away.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'push'.

She is pushing the door open.

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Adjective 1

being assertive or aggressive in advancing one's interests.

He is known for his pushing nature in business.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40