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squeezed

 

[ skwiːzd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a tight space

To squeezed means to press something firmly together with your fingers or hand, typically causing it to become smaller or more compact.

Synonyms

compact, compress, crush

Examples of usage

  • He squeezed the tube of toothpaste to get the last bit out.
  • She squeezed through the narrow gap in the fence.
  • The crowd squeezed together to let the ambulance pass.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional pressure

To squeezed can also mean to subject to strict financial or emotional constraints.

Synonyms

constrain, pressure, stress

Examples of usage

  • She felt squeezed by the demands of her job and family.
  • The company was squeezed by the competition and economic downturn.
  • He squeezed his employees for more productivity.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A squeezed can refer to a situation in which financial or emotional pressure is applied.

Synonyms

difficulty, tight spot

Examples of usage

  • The business was in a real squeeze due to the recession.
  • He felt the squeeze of having to take care of his sick parents.

Translations

Translations of the word "squeezed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espremido

🇮🇳 निचोड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 gepresst

🇮🇩 diperas

🇺🇦 вичавлений

🇵🇱 wyciśnięty

🇯🇵 絞られた (shiborareta)

🇫🇷 pressé

🇪🇸 exprimido

🇹🇷 sıkılmış

🇰🇷 짜낸 (jjanen)

🇸🇦 معصور (ma'sur)

🇨🇿 vymačkaný

🇸🇰 vytlačený

🇨🇳 挤压的 (jǐ yā de)

🇸🇮 iztisnjen

🇮🇸 kreistur

🇰🇿 сығып алған

🇬🇪 გამოწურული (gamotsuruli)

🇦🇿 sıxılmış

🇲🇽 exprimido

Etymology

The word 'squeezed' originated from the Old English word 'squeosan' which meant to press or crush. Over time, the word evolved to its current form and usage in the English language. The concept of squeezing has been prevalent in human history due to the necessity of compacting or compressing objects for various purposes.

See also: squeeze, squeezing.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,737 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.