Difference between Push and Press

What is the difference between Push and Press?

Push as a noun is a short, directed application of force; an act of pushing. while Press as a noun is a device used to apply pressure to an item.

Push

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing. An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents. A great effort (to do something). 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. A wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score The situation where a server sends data to a client without waiting for a request, as in server push, push technology.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force. To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action. To continually attempt to promote (a point of view). To promote a product with the intention of selling it. To approach; to come close to. To apply a force to an object such that it moves away from the person applying the force. To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents. To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action. To make a higher bid at an auction

Example sentence: Humans are creatures of habit. If you quit when things get tough, it gets that much easier to quit the next time. On the other hand, if you force yourself to push through it, the grit begins to grow in you.

Press

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A device used to apply pressure to an item.A collective term for the print based media (both the people and the newspapers)An enclosed storage space (eg closet, cupboard).A printing machine.An exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weightto compress, squeezeto clasp, hold in an embrace; to hugto reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smoothTo flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.to drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain directionto weigh upon, oppress, troubleto force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly, impelto hasten, urge onwardto urge, beseech, entreatto lay stress upon, emphasizeto throng, crowdto print

Example sentence: The word 'Islam' means 'peace.' The word 'Muslim' means 'one who surrenders to God.' But the press makes us seem like haters.

We hope you now know whether to use Push or Press in your sentence.

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