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Thrust

UK //θrʌst//US //θrʌst//

Definition

To push something suddenly or with force.

In simple words: To push something with a lot of force.

Examples

  • The knight thrust his sword at the dragon.
  • She had to thrust her way through the crowd.
  • He thrust the door open to escape.
  • The presentation thrust new ideas into the spotlight.
  • The athlete thrust his body forward to gain speed.

Usage notes

Used in both physical and metaphorical contexts. Can refer to forceful actions or presentations. Informal for casual speech, but neutral in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

thrust + object

Memory hint

Think of 'trust' but with a forceful push.

Collocations

  • thrust forward
  • thrust into
  • thrust aside

Synonyms

  • push
  • shove
  • drive
  • propel
  • lunge

Antonyms

  • pull
  • recede

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'trust' - different meaning and usage.
  • Using the wrong tense (e.g., thrusted instead of thrust).