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Commonpressure
The correct spelling is pressure.
How to pronounce pressure
[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)]
nounIPA: [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)]
Say it like: Pre-szh-er
The correct spelling is pressure. A pressing; a force applied to a surface. For example: "Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."
Usage Examples
“Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.”
“the pressure of poverty; the pressure of taxes; the pressure of motives on the mind; the pressure of civilization.”
“She has felt pressure lately because her boss expects her to get the job done by the first.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
- 2.A contrasting force or impulse of any kind
- 3.Distress.
- 4.Urgency
- 5.Impression; stamp; character impressed.
verb
- 1.To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.
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