shove
Translation
to push, to thrust
Examples
He shoved me out of the way.
He shoved me out of the way.
She shoved the book into her bag.
She shoved the book into her bag.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to push (sb./sth.) forcefully He shoved me out of the way.
((sth.)) ((into/under sth.)) to put (sth.) somewhere quickly and carelessly She shoved the book into her bag.
Similar Words
Synonyms: push, thrust, jostle; Antonyms: pull, draw
Etymology
From Middle English 'shouven', related to Dutch 'schuiven' and German 'schieben' (to push, slide).
Memory Tips
'Shove' sounds rougher and quicker than 'push'. Imagine someone shoving past you in a hurry.