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pressed

The word “pressed” has 1 syllable: pressed

It's pronounced as /prɛst/

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In the thesaurus, “pressed” has 202 synonyms and 37 antonyms.

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Synonyms for pressed

Antonyms for pressed

Meanings of pressed

  • verb
    1. To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
    2. To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
    3. To compress, squeeze.
    4. To clasp, hold in an embrace.
    5. To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.
    6. To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.
    7. To drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction.
    8. To weigh upon, oppress, trouble.
    9. To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.
    10. To try to force (something upon someone).
    11. To hasten, urge onward.
    12. To urge, beseech, entreat.
    13. To lay stress upon.
    14. To throng, crowd.
    15. To print.
    16. To force into service, particularly into naval service.
  • adjective
    1. Under strain or deprivation.
    2. Recruited by a press gang.

Example Sentences

  • She pressed the button to start the machine.
  • He pressed his suit carefully before the interview.
  • The gardener pressed the soil around the newly planted seeds.
  • I felt pressed for time and had to hurry.
  • They pressed the issue until management agreed to a solution.

On this page you'll find 239 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pressed, such as: accented, accentuated, adjured, advertised, airtight, airy, allowed.

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