shove
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʃʌv/
KK: /ʃʌv/
intransitive verb
Definition
To push someone or something with a strong force.
Example
He had to shove the door open because it was stuck.
Tense Forms
Past: shoved
Past Participle: shoved
Conversation
Did you see that guy shove the door open?
Yeah, it looked like he was in a hurry!
I thought he might shove someone out of the way next.
Good thing he didn't; that would have been chaotic!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
push
thrust
jostle
Antonyms
pull
recede
withdraw
noun
Definition
The action of pushing someone or something with force.
Example
He gave the door a shove to open it.
Conversation
Did you see that shove during the game last night?
Yeah, it was pretty intense!
I can't believe the referee didn't call a foul after that shove.
transitive verb
Definition
To push something or someone with force, often in a rough or careless way.
Example
He had to shove the door to get it open.
Tense Forms
Past: shoved
Past Participle: shoved
Conversation
Did you see how he had to shove his way through the crowd?
Yeah, it looked so packed! I would have been frustrated.
I can't believe how rude some people can be when they shove past others.
Root Explanation
Shove originates from Old English 'sceofan', meaning to push or move something away. The word describes the action of pushing something forcefully.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'sceofan' which means to push away — this helps you remember that 'shove' means to push something forcefully.
Visually Confused Words
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shoe
hove
upshove
shrover
stove
solve
shote