Pressed: meaning, definitions and examples
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pressed
[ prɛst ]
applying force
Pressed refers to the action of applying pressure to something, typically with the hand or a tool. This can involve squashing, flattening, or squeezing an object. The term can also imply urgency or insistence, such as pressing someone for information. Pressed can describe a physical action but can also be metaphorical, such as feeling pressured by circumstances.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She pressed the dough into a flat shape.
- He pressed the button to start the machine.
- They pressed him for answers during the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "pressed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pressionado
🇮🇳 दबाया हुआ
🇩🇪 gedrückt
🇮🇩 ditekan
🇺🇦 пресований
🇵🇱 naciskany
🇯🇵 押された
🇫🇷 pressé
🇪🇸 presionado
🇹🇷 basılmış
🇰🇷 압축된
🇸🇦 مضغوط
🇨🇿 stlačený
🇸🇰 stlačený
🇨🇳 压迫的
🇸🇮 pritisnjen
🇮🇸 þrýst
🇰🇿 басылған
🇬🇪 დაწურული
🇦🇿 sıxılmış
🇲🇽 presionado
Etymology
The word 'pressed' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'press'. It originates from the Latin word 'pressare,' which means to press down, to squeeze. 'Press' entered the English language in the 14th century, initially used to describe the act of applying pressure. This etymology reflects its physical connotations, as pressing is a common technique in various contexts, such as cooking, crafting, and printing. Over time, the word expanded in usage to also convey metaphorical meanings, such as feeling pressured by external demands or expectations. Its popularity has persisted in modern English, retaining both its physical and metaphorical significance.