pressures
Pronunciation: [ˈprɛʃərz]
Word
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?
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