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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. press
verb. ['ˈprɛs'] create by pressing.
Synonyms
Etymology
- press (English)
- presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. down
adverb. ['ˈdaʊn'] spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.
Etymology
- down (English)
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)
9. down
adjective. ['ˈdaʊn'] being or moving lower in position or less in some value.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- down (English)
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)