PRESS as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act of pressing
   • the exertion of pressure
   Synonym(s)
   • pressing (what does pressing mean?)
   • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he gave the button a press
   • he used pressure to stop the bleeding
   • at the pressing of a button
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • push (what does push mean?)
   • pushing (what does pushing mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • impression (what does impression mean?)
   • compression (what does compression mean?)
   • compressing (what does compressing mean?)
   • decompression (what does decompression mean?)
   • decompressing (what does decompressing mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • compress (what does compress mean?)
   • constrict (what does constrict mean?)
   • squeeze (what does squeeze mean?)
   • compact (what does compact mean?)
   • contract (what does contract mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • push (what does push mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • compress (what does compress mean?)
   • constrict (what does constrict mean?)
   • squeeze (what does squeeze mean?)
   • compact (what does compact mean?)
   • contract (what does contract mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
   Synonym(s)
   • military press (what does military press mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • weightlifting (what does weightlifting mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • weight-lift (what does weight-lift mean?)
   • weightlift (what does weightlift mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
3. Meaning
   • any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
   Synonym(s)
   • mechanical press (what does mechanical press mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • machine (what does machine mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • cheese press (what does cheese press mean?)
   • ciderpress (what does ciderpress mean?)
   • garlic press (what does garlic press mean?)
   • hydraulic press (what does hydraulic press mean?)
   • punch press (what does punch press mean?)
   • winepress (what does winepress mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • press out (what does press out mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a machine used for printing
   Synonym(s)
   • printing press (what does printing press mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • machine (what does machine mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • flatbed press (what does flatbed press mean?)
   • cylinder press (what does cylinder press mean?)
   • rotary press (what does rotary press mean?)
   • standing press (what does standing press mean?)
5. Meaning
   • clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • clamp (what does clamp mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes
   • has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
   Synonym(s)
   • closet (what does closet mean?)
   • wardrobe (what does wardrobe mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • furniture (what does furniture mean?)
   • piece of furniture (what does piece of furniture mean?)
   • article of furniture (what does article of furniture mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • armoire (what does armoire mean?)
   • clothes closet (what does clothes closet mean?)
   • clothespress (what does clothespress mean?)
   • coat closet (what does coat closet mean?)
7. Meaning
   • the gathering and publishing of news in the form of newspapers or magazines
   Synonym(s)
   • public press (what does public press mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • print media (what does print media mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • free press (what does free press mean?)
   • newspaper (what does newspaper mean?)
   • paper (what does paper mean?)
   • magazine (what does magazine mean?)
   • mag (what does mag mean?)
8. Meaning
   • a dense crowd of people
   Synonym(s)
   • crush (what does crush mean?)
   • jam (what does jam mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • crowd (what does crowd mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • traffic jam (what does traffic jam mean?)
   • snarl-up (what does snarl-up mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • jam (what does jam mean?)
   • jampack (what does jampack mean?)
   • ram (what does ram mean?)
   • chock up (what does chock up mean?)
   • cram (what does cram mean?)
   • wad (what does wad mean?)
9. Meaning
   • newspaper writers and photographers
   Synonym(s)
   • fourth estate (what does fourth estate mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • estate (what does estate mean?)
   • estate of the realm (what does estate of the realm mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • gutter press (what does gutter press mean?)
   • press corps (what does press corps mean?)
10. Meaning
    • the state of urgently demanding notice or attention
    Synonym(s)
    • imperativeness (what does imperativeness mean?)
    • insistence (what does insistence mean?)
    • insistency (what does insistency mean?)
    • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • the press of business matters
    Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • urgency (what does urgency mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • blackmail (what does blackmail mean?)
    • blackjack (what does blackjack mean?)
    • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
    • coerce (what does coerce mean?)
    • hale (what does hale mean?)
    • squeeze (what does squeeze mean?)
    • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
    • force (what does force mean?)
    • press (what does press mean?)

PRESS as VERB

1. Meaning
   • ask for or request earnestly
   Synonym(s)
   • adjure (what does adjure mean?)
   • beseech (what does beseech mean?)
   • bid (what does bid mean?)
   • conjure (what does conjure mean?)
   • entreat (what does entreat mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The prophet bid all people to become good persons
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • plead (what does plead mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • adjuration (what does adjuration mean?)
   • command (what does command mean?)
   • bid (what does bid mean?)
   • bidding (what does bidding mean?)
   • dictation (what does dictation mean?)
   • command (what does command mean?)
   • bid (what does bid mean?)
   • bidding (what does bidding mean?)
   • dictation (what does dictation mean?)
2. Meaning
   • force or impel in an indicated direction
   Synonym(s)
   • exhort (what does exhort mean?)
   • urge (what does urge mean?)
   • urge on (what does urge on mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • I urged him to finish his studies
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • advise (what does advise mean?)
   • counsel (what does counsel mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • rush (what does rush mean?)
   • hurry (what does hurry mean?)
   • push (what does push mean?)
   • bear on (what does bear on mean?)
   • preach (what does preach mean?)
   • advocate (what does advocate mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • exhortation (what does exhortation mean?)
   • exhortation (what does exhortation mean?)
   • incitement (what does incitement mean?)
   • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
   • goad (what does goad mean?)
   • goading (what does goading mean?)
   • prod (what does prod mean?)
   • prodding (what does prodding mean?)
   • urging (what does urging mean?)
   • spur (what does spur mean?)
   • spurring (what does spurring mean?)
3. Meaning
   • lift weights
   Synonym(s)
   • weight-lift (what does weight-lift mean?)
   • weightlift (what does weightlift mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • This guy can press 300 pounds
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • exercise (what does exercise mean?)
   • work out (what does work out mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • military press (what does military press mean?)
   • weightlifter (what does weightlifter mean?)
   • lifter (what does lifter mean?)
   • weightlifting (what does weightlifting mean?)
4. Meaning
   • squeeze or press together
   Synonym(s)
   • compact (what does compact mean?)
   • compress (what does compress mean?)
   • constrict (what does constrict mean?)
   • contract (what does contract mean?)
   • squeeze (what does squeeze mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • she compressed her lips
   • the spasm contracted the muscle
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • tighten (what does tighten mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • choke (what does choke mean?)
   • strangle (what does strangle mean?)
   • prim (what does prim mean?)
   • astringe (what does astringe mean?)
   • strangulate (what does strangulate mean?)
   • convulse (what does convulse mean?)
   • convulse (what does convulse mean?)
   • bear down (what does bear down mean?)
   • overbear (what does overbear mean?)
   • choke (what does choke mean?)
   • gag (what does gag mean?)
   • fret (what does fret mean?)
   • choke (what does choke mean?)
   • scrag (what does scrag mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
   • pressing (what does pressing mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
   • pressing (what does pressing mean?)
   • contraction (what does contraction mean?)
   • muscular contraction (what does muscular contraction mean?)
   • muscle contraction (what does muscle contraction mean?)
   • contracture (what does contracture mean?)
   • contractile organ (what does contractile organ mean?)
   • contractor (what does contractor mean?)
   • constriction (what does constriction mean?)
   • constrictor (what does constrictor mean?)
   • compression (what does compression mean?)
   • condensation (what does condensation mean?)
   • contraction (what does contraction mean?)
   • compression (what does compression mean?)
   • compressing (what does compressing mean?)
   • compressor (what does compressor mean?)
   • compression (what does compression mean?)
   • compressing (what does compressing mean?)
5. Meaning
   • place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
   Usage Example(s)
   • pressed flowers
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • flatten (what does flatten mean?)
   • flatten out (what does flatten out mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • iron (what does iron mean?)
   • iron out (what does iron out mean?)
   • calender (what does calender mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
   • pressing (what does pressing mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
   • pressing (what does pressing mean?)
6. Meaning
   • exert pressure or force to or upon
   Usage Example(s)
   • He pressed down on the boards
   • press your thumb on this spot
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • touch (what does touch mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • squeeze (what does squeeze mean?)
   • squash (what does squash mean?)
   • crush (what does crush mean?)
   • squelch (what does squelch mean?)
   • mash (what does mash mean?)
   • squeeze (what does squeeze mean?)
   • crunch (what does crunch mean?)
   • cranch (what does cranch mean?)
   • craunch (what does craunch mean?)
   • grind (what does grind mean?)
   • drag down (what does drag down mean?)
   • bear down (what does bear down mean?)
   • bear down on (what does bear down on mean?)
   • press down on (what does press down on mean?)
   • weigh down (what does weigh down mean?)
   • knuckle (what does knuckle mean?)
   • push (what does push mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
   • pressing (what does pressing mean?)
   • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
   • pressure level (what does pressure level mean?)
   • force per unit area (what does force per unit area mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
   • pressing (what does pressing mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
   • pressing (what does pressing mean?)
7. Meaning
   • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
   Synonym(s)
   • push (what does push mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • `Now push hard,” said the doctor to the woman
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • push (what does push mean?)
   • force (what does force mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • push (what does push mean?)
   • thrust (what does thrust mean?)
   • push (what does push mean?)
   • pushing (what does pushing mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
   • pressing (what does pressing mean?)
8. Meaning
   • press from a plastic
   Synonym(s)
   • press out (what does press out mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • press a record
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • cast (what does cast mean?)
   • mold (what does mold mean?)
   • mould (what does mould mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • mechanical press (what does mechanical press mean?)
   • pressing (what does pressing mean?)
9. Meaning
   • create by pressing
   Usage Example(s)
   • Press little holes into the soft clay
   Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • make (what does make mean?)
   • create (what does create mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • pressure (what does pressure mean?)
   • pressing (what does pressing mean?)
   • press (what does press mean?)
   • mechanical press (what does mechanical press mean?)
10. Meaning
    • crowd closely
    Usage Example(s)
    • The crowds pressed along the street
    Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • mass (what does mass mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • crush (what does crush mean?)
    • jam (what does jam mean?)
    • press (what does press mean?)
11. Meaning
    • 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
    Synonym(s)
    • agitate (what does agitate mean?)
    • campaign (what does campaign mean?)
    • crusade (what does crusade mean?)
    • fight (what does fight mean?)
    • push (what does push mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The liberal party pushed for reforms
    • She is crusading for women’’s rights
    • The Dean is pushing for his fa
    Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • advertise (what does advertise mean?)
    • advertize (what does advertize mean?)
    • promote (what does promote mean?)
    • push (what does push mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • energy (what does energy mean?)
    • push (what does push mean?)
    • get-up-and-go (what does get-up-and-go mean?)
    • campaign (what does campaign mean?)
    • cause (what does cause mean?)
    • crusade (what does crusade mean?)
    • drive (what does drive mean?)
    • movement (what does movement mean?)
    • effort (what does effort mean?)
    • champion (what does champion mean?)
    • fighter (what does fighter mean?)
    • hero (what does hero mean?)
    • paladin (what does paladin mean?)
    • campaign (what does campaign mean?)
    • cause (what does cause mean?)
    • crusade (what does crusade mean?)
    • drive (what does drive mean?)
    • movement (what does movement mean?)
    • effort (what does effort mean?)
    • reformer (what does reformer mean?)
    • reformist (what does reformist mean?)
    • crusader (what does crusader mean?)
    • meliorist (what does meliorist mean?)
12. Meaning
    • to be oppressive or burdensome
    Synonym(s)
    • weigh (what does weigh mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • weigh heavily on the mind, Something pressed on his mind
    Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • count (what does count mean?)
    • matter (what does matter mean?)
    • weigh (what does weigh mean?)
13. Meaning
    • be urgent
    Usage Example(s)
    • This is a pressing problem
    Hypernyms(s) press is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • be (what does be mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • imperativeness (what does imperativeness mean?)
    • insistence (what does insistence mean?)
    • insistency (what does insistency mean?)
    • press (what does press mean?)
    • pressure (what does pressure mean?)