slight push

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Refers to a light act of pushing.

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Examples (10)

  • He gave the door a slight push, and it swung open.
  • With a slight push, she managed to get the box onto the shelf.
  • The car needed just a slight push to get it started.
  • He felt a slight push from behind and stumbled forward.
  • The gentle breeze gave the sailboat a slight push towards the shore.
  • A slight push on the button activated the device.
  • She offered a slight push to help her friend move the heavy furniture.
  • The toddler gave the toy car a slight push across the floor.
  • He leaned against the wall, needing only a slight push to make it budge.
  • The current provided a slight push, guiding the raft downstream.