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- pronunciation:
- pre
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a steady force upon a surface.
Put pressure on a cut to make it stop bleeding.
- similar words:
- force, stress
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| definition 2: |
a strong influence or heavy force on the mind or emotions.
He feels a lot of pressure to do well in his job.- similar words:
- tension, weight
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pressures, pressuring, pressured |
| definition: |
to try to influence or force someone into an action.
Her parents are pressuring her to get married.- synonyms:
- force
- similar words:
- induce, press
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| related words: |
make, urge |
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