Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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switch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
push | Yes | No | Yes | No |
switch (noun) | push (noun) |
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the act of changing one thing or position for another | the act of applying force in order to move something away |
a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other | an effort to advance |
a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment | an electrical switch operated by pressing |
control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit | enterprising or ambitious drive |
railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock | the force used in pushing |
hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure | |
an event in which one thing is substituted for another |
switch (verb) | push (verb) |
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reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) | make publicity for; try to sell (a product) |
make a shift in or exchange of | press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action |
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby |
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence | move with force |
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation | approach a certain age or speed |
flog with or as if with a flexible rod | press against forcefully without moving |
exchange or give (something) in exchange for | move strenuously and with effort |
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 |