CEFR C1

nudge

verb

Meaning

A light touch or push, usually with the elbow, to attract someone's attention or encourage them to move.

Examples

He gave his friend a playful nudge to point out the person walking by.
A subtle nudge from her mother reminded her to stand up straighter.

Synonyms: poke, prod, encourage, prompt

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nudge (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /nʌdʒ/

Definition

A light touch or push, usually with the elbow, to attract someone's attention or encourage them to move.

Examples

He gave his friend a playful nudge to point out the person walking by.
A subtle nudge from her mother reminded her to stand up straighter.
I felt a soft nudge against my arm as the crowd began to surge forward.

How to Use nudge

nudge someone to do something (collocation): to encourage a person to take action — "She tried to nudge him to apply for the promotion."
nudge someone in the right direction (idiom): to provide gentle guidance or support — "His mentor gave him a nudge in the right direction when he felt lost."

Synonyms of nudge

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