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thrust

verbnounB2 · Upper-intermediate

To push something forward suddenly and with force.

Meanings of «thrust»

1 · verb

to push something forward suddenly and with force

He decided to thrust his hand deep into his pocket.

2 · noun

the forward force produced by an engine or rocket

The rocket produced enough thrust to lift off the ground.

Similar: propulsionpowerforce

3 · noun

the main point or central idea of an argument

The main thrust of his speech was about saving money.

Similar: gistpointessence

Translation

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The difference between similar words

move something with force away from you
pushthe general word for pressing something awayPush the door to open it.
shovepush hard, in a rough wayHe shoved me out of the way.
thrustpush suddenly and strongly forwardShe thrust the letter into my hand.

Verb forms

Base form (V1)thrust
Past simple (V2)thrust
Past participle (V3)thrust

Base form (V1)
I always thrust my hands into my pockets.

Past simple (V2)
She thrust the letter into my hand.

Past participle (V3)
He has thrust the box under the bed.

Verbs that change the same way

putletsetreadhitcostcutfithurtspread

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← thrush thrusting →