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tug vs push

push vs tug

tug and push both are nouns.

tug and push both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tug Yes No Yes No
push Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tug and push are synonyms defined as:
  • tug and push: strive and make an effort to reach a goal
Other synonyms of tug include drive, labor, labour.
tug (noun) push (noun)
a sudden abrupt pull the act of applying force in order to move something away
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships an effort to advance
an electrical switch operated by pressing
enterprising or ambitious drive
the force used in pushing
tug (verb) push (verb)
struggle in opposition make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
pull hard press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
pull or strain hard at make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
move by pulling hard move with force
carry with difficulty approach a certain age or speed
tow (a vessel) with a tug press against forcefully without moving
strive and make an effort to reach a goal 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
Difference between tug and push

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