Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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push | Yes | No | Yes | No |
tug | Yes | No | Yes | No |
push (noun) | tug (noun) |
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the act of applying force in order to move something away | a sudden abrupt pull |
an effort to advance | a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships |
an electrical switch operated by pressing | |
enterprising or ambitious drive | |
the force used in pushing |
push (verb) | tug (verb) |
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make publicity for; try to sell (a product) | struggle in opposition |
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action | pull hard |
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby | pull or strain hard at |
move with force | move by pulling hard |
approach a certain age or speed | carry with difficulty |
press against forcefully without moving | tow (a vessel) with a tug |
move strenuously and with effort | strive and make an effort to reach a goal |
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) | |
strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for |