How to Use "Push" with Example Sentences

push (v): to use force to move something away; to press; to try to make someone do something

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Used with nouns:

"He pushed all of the buttons."
(buttons)

"She pushed the stroller through the park."
(stroller, wheelchair)

"The food vendor pushed his cart through the street."
(cart)

"He is pushing for new legislation."
(legislation, laws)

"He is pushing the boundaries."
(boundaries)

Used with adverbs:

"He suddenly pushed the door open."
(suddenly, gently, slowly, lightly)

"She pushed hard on the bell."
(hard, firmly, softly)

"He pushed her violently."
(violently, roughly)

"They frantically tried to push the door open."
(frantically, quickly)

"They pushed the tables together."
(together, away, aside, back)

"He was so angry, he pushed the chairs over."
(over)

"Just push the button to start it."
(just, simply)

Used with prepositions:

"I pushed against the door."
(against, on)

"I pushed out the door."
(out, through)

"They pushed me into a corner."
(into)

"They are pushing for a new law."
(for)

push (n): the act of using force to move something away; an effort

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Used with verbs:

"I gave him a slight push."
(gave)

"We are making a strong push towards change."
(be + making)

Used with adjectives:

"She gave me a big push."
(big, gentle, little, hard, slight)

"She needs a strong push to get it done."
(strong, extra, major, final)

Used with prepositions:

"There is a push for new legislation."
(for, toward/towards)