Definition
- (verb) To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
- (verb) To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
- (verb) To compress, squeeze. “to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice”
- (verb) To clasp, hold in an embrace.
- (verb) To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth. “to press a hat”
- (verb) 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.
- (verb) To drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction. “to press a crowd back”
- (verb) To weigh upon, oppress, trouble.
- (verb) To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.
- (verb) To try to force (something upon someone). “to press the Bible on an audience”
- (verb) To hasten, urge onward. “to press a horse in a race”
- (verb) To urge, beseech, entreat.
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Word stats
- Pressed contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Pressed mean?
To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
What are the anagrams of Pressed?
Valid anagrams: depress.
How many letters are in Pressed?
Pressed has 7 letters.
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