shove
Translation
to push, to thrust, to jostle
Examples
Don't shove me!
Don't shove me!
She shoved the clothes into the drawer.
She shoved the clothes into the drawer.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to push (sb./sth.) forcefully. He shoved me out of the way.
((sth.)) ((into/in/under sth.)) to put (sth.) somewhere carelessly by pushing. She shoved the book into her bag.
Similar Words
Synonyms: push, thrust, jostle; Antonyms: pull, drag.
Etymology
From Middle English 'shouven', from Old English 'scūfan' meaning 'to push away, move'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'shoving' your way through a crowd. It's a rougher, more forceful action than just 'pushing'.