push-ups Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈpu̇sh-ˌəp
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Other words for push-ups include press-up.
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Push-Ups as a Noun
1
a conditioning exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body with the straightening and bending of the arms while keeping the back straight and supporting the body on the hands and toes
2
plural of push-up
3
An exercise done to improve upper body strength, performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor.
Synonyms & similar words
Push-Ups as a Verb
1
third-person singular simple present indicative of push-up
2
To perform a push-up, or to lift oneself off the ground in a push-up-like manner.
Word Forms & Grammar
push-up
push-ups
Words That Rhyme With Push-Ups
First Known Use
1897
Quick Facts About Push-Ups
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpu̇sh-ˌəp/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | a conditioning exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body with the… |
| Synonyms | press-up |
| First known use | 1897 |
How to Pronounce Push-Ups
You say push-ups as /ˈpu̇sh-ˌəp/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pu̇sh).