depressed
Pronunciation: [dɪˈprɛst]
Word
Context: “emotions”
(adjective) feeling very sad and hopeless. If someone is depressed, they often feel like there's a heavy weight on their heart, and it's hard for them to find joy in anything.
Example
After talking to a friend, she felt less depressed and more hopeful about the future.
Example
He was not depressed; he was actually feeling quite happy today.
Example
Why do you think she seems depressed lately?
Context: “physical state”
(verb) to make something lower or to push something down. If you press down on something, you can say it is being depressed.
Example
When you press the button, it becomes depressed and the light turns on.
Example
The button is not depressed; it hasn't been pushed at all.
Example
Can you show me how the lever gets depressed when you pull it?
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