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depressing

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. 1.To press down.
  2. 2.To make depressed, sad or bored.
  3. 3.To cause a depression or a decrease in parts of the economy.
  4. 4.To bring down or humble; to abase (pride, etc.).
  5. 5.To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.

adjective

  1. 1.Causing depression or sadness.
  2. 2.Causing a reduction in economic activity.

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