Meaning & use
shove
To push someone or something roughly and often suddenly with force.
See it in a sentence
He shoved the door open with his shoulder because his hands were full.
The crowd shoved forward as soon as the gates finally opened.
A note on using this word
Shove is more forceful and casual than push, and often carries a slightly rude or impatient tone.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A rough, forceful push given to someone or something.
She gave the stuck drawer a firm shove and it finally slid open.
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