Push
Push verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.
Tumble
Tumble verb - Cause to topple or tumble by pushing.
How words are described
| good | good push | good tumble |
| light | light push | light tumble |
| simple | simple push | simple tumble |
| small | small push | small tumble |
| Other adjectives: big, little, accidental, last. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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You can push boulders down cliffs and hills, and see them tumble around.
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