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Uncommondepressing
The correct spelling is depressing.
How to pronounce depressing
verb
IPA: /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/
Say it like: Dep-res-sin-g
The correct spelling is depressing. To press down. For example: "Depress the upper lever to start the machine."
Usage Examples
“Depress the upper lever to start the machine.”
“Winter depresses me.”
“Lower productivity will eventually depress wages.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To press down.
- 2.To make depressed, sad or bored.
- 3.To cause a depression or a decrease in parts of the economy.
- 4.To bring down or humble; to abase (pride, etc.).
- 5.To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.
adjective
- 1.Causing depression or sadness.
- 2.Causing a reduction in economic activity.
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