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pressed

Pronunciation: [prɛst]

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Learn how to use pressed in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to push on something with force using your hands or another tool. When you press something, it gets closer to a surface.

Example

She pressed the button to turn on the light.

Example

He didn’t press the button hard enough, so the light didn't turn on.

Example

Did you press the button firmly?

Context: “feelings and experiences”

(adjective) feeling worried or stressed about something that needs to be done. When someone feels pressed, it means they have a lot to do and not enough time.

Example

I was pressed for time, but I managed to finish my homework.

Example

She felt relaxed and not pressed at all during her vacation.

Example

Are you feeling pressed to complete your tasks today?

Context: “food preparation”

(adjective) referring to food that has been flattened or crushed, like how you press grapes to make juice. It describes food that has been squeezed to get out a liquid or to change its shape.

Example

The pressed sandwich looked delicious with the melted cheese inside.

Example

The apples were not pressed; they were just whole and firm.

Example

Do you like pressed fruit juices or whole fruits better?

How to pronounce pressed

Pronunciation: [prɛst]

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