Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see push, through.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To force (legislation or a plan) to be passed or agreed to or a decision to be reached.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ditransitive, figuratively, transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To overcome (pain, discomfort, etc.) by force or willpower; to keep moving (someone or something) along in a process.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, intransitive, transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To continue or proceed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Philippines, especially, figuratively, transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
break out
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: erupt, come out, break through
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: appear
Narrower terms: dehisce
History
No etymology was provided for this word.
