Word: PUSHING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of PUSHING
- 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."
- To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
- To press or urge forward; to drive.
"to push an objection too far; to push one's luck"
- The act by which something is pushed.
"We were soon separated by the pushings and shovings of the crowd."
- That pushes forward; pressing, driving.
- Aggressively assertive; pushy.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "pushing" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "pushing" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PUSHING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PUSHING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PUSHING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PUSHING:
- # the pushing effect
- # master of pushing
- # playing with pushing
- # in terms of pushing
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