Press vs. Push

Press vs. Push — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Press and Push

Pressnoun

(countable) A device used to apply pressure to an item.

a flower press

Pushverb

To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.You need to push quite hard to get this door open.

Pressnoun

(countable) A printing machine.

Stop the presses!

Pushverb

(transitive) To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.

Pressnoun

(uncountable) A collective term for the print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).

according to a member of the press;This article appeared in the press.

Pushverb

(transitive) To press or urge forward; to drive.

to push an objection too far; to push one's luck
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Pressnoun

(countable) A publisher.

Pushverb

(transitive) To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).

Stop pushing the issue — I'm not interested.They're pushing that perfume again.There were two men hanging around the school gates today, pushing drugs.

Pressnoun

An enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard).

Put the cups in the press.Put the ironing in the linen press.

Pushverb

To approach; to come close to.

My old car is pushing 250,000 miles.He's pushing sixty. (= he's nearly sixty years old)

Pressnoun

An exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs.

Pushverb

(intransitive) To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

During childbirth, there are times when the obstetrician advises the woman not to push.
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Pressnoun

An additional bet in a golf match that duplicates an existing (usually losing) wager in value, but begins even at the time of the bet.

He can even the match with a press.

Pushverb

(intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.

Pressnoun

(countable) Pure, unfermented grape juice.

I would like some Concord press with my meal tonight.

Pushverb

To make a higher bid at an auction.

Pressnoun

A commission to force men into public service, particularly into the navy.

Pushverb

(poker) To make an all-in bet.

Pressnoun

(obsolete) A crowd.

Pushverb

To move (a pawn) directly forward.

Pressverb

(ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight

Pushverb

(computing) To add (a data item) to the top of a stack.

Pressverb

(transitive) to compress, squeeze

to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice

Pushverb

(computing) To publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers.

Pressverb

(transitive) to clasp, hold in an embrace; to hug

She took her son, and press'dThe illustrious infant to her fragrant breast (Dryden, Illiad, VI. 178.)

Pushverb

(obsolete) To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.

Pressverb

(transitive) to reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth

to press cloth with an ironto press a hat

Pushverb

To burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot.

Pressverb

To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.

Pushverb

(snooker) To strike the cue ball in such a way that it stays in contact with the cue and object ball at the same time (a foul shot)

Pressverb

(transitive) to drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction

to press a crowd back

Pushnoun

A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.

Give the door a hard push if it sticks.

Pressverb

to weigh upon, oppress, trouble

He turns from us;Alas, he weeps too! Something presses himHe would reveal, but dare not.-Sir, be comforted. (Fletcher, Pilgrim, I. 2.)

Pushnoun

An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

One more push and the baby will be out.

Pressverb

(transitive) to force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly, impel

Pushnoun

A great effort (to do something).

Some details got lost in the push to get the project done.Let's give one last push on our advertising campaign.

Pressverb

To try to force (something upon someone); to urge or inculcate.

to press the Bible on an audience

Pushnoun

An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.

Pressverb

(transitive) to hasten, urge onward

to press a horse in a race

Pushnoun

(military) A marching or drill maneuver/manoeuvre performed by moving a formation (especially a company front) forward or toward the audience, usually to accompany a dramatic climax or crescendo in the music.

Pressverb

(transitive) to urge, beseech, entreat

God heard their prayers, wherein they earnestly pressed him for the honor of his great name. (Winthrop, Hist. New England, II. 35)

Pushnoun

A wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score

Pressverb

(transitive) to lay stress upon, emphasize

If we read but a very little, we naturally want to press it all; if we read a great deal, we are willing not to press the whole of what we read, and we learn what ought to be pressed and what not. (M. Arnold, Literature and Dogma, Pref.)

Pushnoun

(computing) The addition of a data item to the top of a stack.

Pressverb

(ambitransitive) to throng, crowd

Pushnoun

The situation where a server sends data to a client without waiting for a request, as in server push, push technology.

Pressverb

to print

Pushnoun

A particular crowd or throng or people.

Pressverb

To force into service, particularly into naval service.

Pushnoun

(snooker) A foul shot in which the cue ball is in contact with the cue and the object ball at the same time

Pressnoun

newspaper writers and photographers

Pushnoun

A pustule; a pimple.

Pressnoun

the state of urgently demanding notice or attention;

the press of business matters

Pushnoun

the act of applying force in order to move something away;

he gave the door a hard pushthe pushing is good exercise

Pressnoun

the gathering and publishing of news in the form of newspapers or magazines

Pushnoun

the force used in pushing;

the push of the water on the walls of the tankthe thrust of the jet engines

Pressnoun

a machine used for printing

Pushnoun

enterprising or ambitious drive;

Europeans often laugh at American energy

Pressnoun

a dense crowd of people

Pushnoun

an electrical switch operated by pressing a button;

the elevator was operated by push buttonsthe push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk

Pressnoun

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

Pushnoun

an effort to advance;

the army made a push toward the sea

Pressnoun

clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use

Pushverb

move with force,

He pushed the table into a corner

Pressnoun

any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids

Pushverb

press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action;

He pushed her to finish her doctorate

Pressnoun

a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead

Pushverb

make publicity for; try to sell (a product);

The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer modelThe company is heavily advertizing their new laptops

Pressnoun

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure;

he gave the button a presshe used pressure to stop the bleedingat the pressing of a button

Pushverb

strive and make an effort to reach a goal;

She tugged for years to make a decent livingWe have to push a little to make the deadline!She is driving away at her doctoral thesis

Pressverb

exert pressure or force to or upon;

He pressed down on the boardspress your thumb on this spot

Pushverb

press against forcefully without being able to move;

she pushed against the wall with all her strength

Pressverb

force or impel in an indicated direction;

I urged him to finish his studies

Pushverb

approach a certain age or speed;

She is pushing fifty

Pressverb

to be oppressive or burdensome;

weigh heavily on the mindSomething pressed on his mind

Pushverb

exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for;

The liberal party pushed for reformsShe is crusading for women's rightsThe Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate

Pressverb

place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure;

pressed flowers

Pushverb

sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs);

The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs

Pressverb

squeeze or press together;

she compressed her lipsthe spasm contracted the muscle

Pushverb

move strenuously and with effort;

The crowd pushed forward

Pressverb

crowd closely;

The crowds pressed along the street

Pushverb

make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby;

`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman

Pressverb

create by pressing;

Press little holes into the soft clay

Pressverb

be urgent;

This is a pressing problem

Pressverb

exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for;

The liberal party pushed for reformsShe is crusading for women's rightsThe Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate

Pressverb

press from a plastic;

press a record

Pressverb

make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby;

`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman

Pressverb

lift weights;

This guy can press 300 pounds

Pressverb

ask for or request earnestly;

The prophet bid all people to become good persons