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English adjective: pressing

1. pressing compelling immediate action


SamplesToo pressing to permit of longer delay.
The urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'.
Bridges in urgent need of repair.


Synonymsurgent


Similarimperative


Antonymsbeseeching, imploring, pleading


English noun: pressing

1. pressing (act) the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure


SamplesHe gave the button a press.
He used pressure to stop the bleeding.
At the pressing of a button.


Synonymspress, pressure


Broader (hypernym)push, pushing


Narrower (hyponym)compressing, compression, impression

2. pressing (artifact) a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press


Broader (hypernym)part, portion









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