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1. press
verb. ['ˈprɛs'] exert pressure or force to or upon.
Synonyms
Etymology
- press (English)
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
2. press
verb. ['ˈprɛs'] force or impel in an indicated direction.
Antonyms
Etymology
- press (English)
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. press
verb. ['ˈprɛs'] squeeze or press together.
Synonyms
Etymology
- press (English)
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. press
verb. ['ˈprɛs'] place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure.
Synonyms
Etymology
- press (English)
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. press
verb. ['ˈprɛs'] to be oppressive or burdensome.
Antonyms
Etymology
- press (English)
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. press
noun. ['ˈprɛs'] the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines.
Synonyms
Etymology
- press (English)
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. box
noun. ['ˈbɑːks'] a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid.
Synonyms
Etymology
- box (English)
- box (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. box
noun. ['ˈbɑːks'] private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- box (English)
- box (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. box
noun. ['ˈbɑːks'] the quantity contained in a box.
Synonyms
Etymology
- box (English)
- box (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. box
noun. ['ˈbɑːks'] a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible.
Antonyms
Etymology
- box (English)
- box (Old English (ca. 450-1100))