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The correct spelling is pressed.
How to pronounce pressed
/pɹɛst/
verbIPA: /pɹɛst/
Say it like: Pre-sse-d
The correct spelling is pressed. To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon. For example: "to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"
Usage Examples
“to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice”
“to press a hat”
“to press a crowd back”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
- 2.To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
- 3.To compress, squeeze.
- 4.To clasp, hold in an embrace.
- 5.To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.
adjective
- 1.Under strain or deprivation
- 2.Recruited by a press gang
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