Shove: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone is moving something or someone forcefully, usually with their hands, often in a rough or aggressive manner. Can have a negative connotation.

• He shoved the door open angrily.
• She shoved him out of the way.

A general term for applying force to move something or someone, often with hands. It can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts and doesn't necessarily have a negative connotation.

• He pushed the cart down the aisle.
• She pushed him gently towards the exit.

Describes a sudden or forceful forward movement, often with an element of aggression or urgency. Can be used both in physical and metaphorical contexts.

• She thrust the paper into my hands.
• He thrust the spear forward with all his might.

Typically used when people are crowded together and bumping or pushing each other, either intentionally or unintentionally. Often used to describe being in a busy or crowded place.

• The commuters jostled each other on the crowded train.
• I was jostled by other shoppers in the busy market.

Mainly used as a slang phrase meaning to leave or go away, often used in a dismissive or rude manner.

• He told me to shove off when I asked for help.
• It's getting late, we should shove off soon.