Definitions
There are 23 meanings of the word
Press.
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Press - as a noun
The state of demanding notice or attention
Example: "The insistence of their hunger"
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imperativeness21insistence12insistency15pressure10The print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
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public pressHypernyms (Closely Related)
print mediaHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A machine used for printing
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printing pressHypernyms (Closely Related)
machine14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A dense crowd of people
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crush10jam12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
crowd11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
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closet8wardrobe14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
article of furniturefurniture12piece of furnitureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
Any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
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mechanical pressHypernyms (Closely Related)
machine14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
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military pressHypernyms (Closely Related)
weightliftweightlifting24Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
Example: "He gave the button a press"
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pressing11pressure10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
push9pushing13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Press - as a verb
Exert pressure or force to or upon
Example: "He pressed down on the boards"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Force or impel in an indicated direction
Example: "I urged him to finish his studies"
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exhort16urge5urge onHypernyms (Closely Related)
advise10counsel9rede5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To be oppressive or burdensome
Example: "Weigh heavily on the mind"
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weigh12Place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
Example: "Pressed flowers"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flatten10flatten outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Squeeze or press together
Example: "She compressed her lips"
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compact15compress14constrict13contract12squeeze25Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tighten11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Crowd closely
Example: "The crowds pressed along the street"
Create by pressing
Example: "Press little holes into the soft clay"
Be urgent
Example: "This is a pressing problem"
Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Example: "The liberal party pushed for reforms"
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agitate8campaign15crusade10fight12push9Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
Example: "`now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"
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push9Press and smooth with a heated iron
Example: "Press your shirts"
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iron4iron outHypernyms (Closely Related)
press7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lift weights
Example: "This guy can press 300 pounds"
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weight-liftweightliftHypernyms (Closely Related)
exercise17work outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He used a press to print the newspaper."
"She attended a press conference to announce her new initiative."
"The movie received rave reviews from the press."
"The press was given exclusive access to the event."
"I need to iron my shirt, can you bring me the clothes press?"
Word Game Points
Is PRESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, press is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is PRESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, press is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is PRESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, press is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
