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pressures

Pronunciation: [ˈprɛʃərz]

Word

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

Context: “emotions”

(noun) the feeling of being stressed or overwhelmed. It happens when you have a lot to do, and it makes you feel nervous or uneasy.

Example

She handles the pressures of her job very well.

Example

He couldn't cope with the pressures of school and felt very anxious.

Example

What do you do to relieve the pressures in your life?

Context: “science”

(noun) a physical force that pushes or pulls on something. For example, when you blow air into a balloon, you create pressure inside it.

Example

The pressure inside the tire needs to be checked regularly.

Example

There was no pressure in the bottle after it was opened.

Example

How much pressure does this valve handle?

Context: “action”

(verb) to push down or apply force to something. This can mean making someone do something they might not want to do.

Example

She pressures her friends to do their homework on time.

Example

He doesn't pressure others to follow his opinions.

Example

Why do you think he pressures his classmates to join the club?

How to pronounce pressures

Pronunciation: [ˈprɛʃərz]

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