Pushed: meaning, definitions and examples

physical action

The word 'pushed' is the past tense of 'push', meaning to exert force on something to move it away from oneself. This action is often associated with moving objects or people, and can be light or forceful depending on the context. 'Pushed' can also refer to metaphorical contexts, such as pushing someone to do something or to achieve a goal, indicating encouragement or pressure. Overall, it conveys the idea of applying external force to make a change or movement take place.

forcibly moved, pressed, shoved, thrusted

Examples of usage

• He pushed the door open.

• She pushed her limits during the workout.

• The teacher pushed the students to excel.

• They pushed the car to start it.