pressed

[prest]

pressed Definition

  • 1compacted or flattened by or as if by pressure
  • 2subjected to pressure
  • 3urgently in need of money

Using pressed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pressed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The shirt looks better when it's pressed.

  • Example

    He felt pressed for time and couldn't finish the project.

  • Example

    She was pressed against the wall by the crowd.

  • Example

    I'm a little pressed for cash this month.

  • Example

    The grapes are pressed to make wine.

pressed Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: pressed in Brief

The term 'pressed' [prest] describes something that has been compacted or flattened by pressure, or subjected to pressure. It can also mean being urgently in need of money. Examples include 'The shirt looks better when it's pressed,' and 'I'm a little pressed for cash this month.'

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