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nudge
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- pronunciation:
- nuhj
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
nudges, nudging, nudged |
| definition 1: |
to push gently or touch, esp. with the elbow and esp. so as to attract attention.
- synonyms:
- elbow
- similar words:
- jab, jog, poke, prod, push
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| definition 2: |
to approach or near.
The club's expenditures are nudging its limit.- synonyms:
- approach, near
- similar words:
- close in on
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| related words: |
budge, bump, shove |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to give a slight or gentle push.
- similar words:
- elbow, jab, poke, push
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| related words: |
hustle, shove |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a slight or gentle push.
- similar words:
- dig, jab, jog, poke, push
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| related words: |
prompt |
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| derivation: |
nudger (n.) |
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