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press

/pɹɛs/
Meanings
  • noun

    A mechanical device used to apply force and pressure, as in printing or pressing clothes.

    - "The printer used a press to print the documents."
    - "She used an iron press to remove wrinkles from her clothes."
  • noun

    A body of news reporters and editors who prepare and distribute news.

    - "The press released a statement about the upcoming election."
    - "The press put pressure on the government to release the information."
Pronunciation
  1. /pɹɛs/



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Synonyms

closet , cupboard , pantry , press-gang , printing press , depress , hit , strike , emphasize , hug , impel , inculcate , urge , press-gang , thring , thrutch , thring , thrutch , thring , thrutch
Rhymes
Words rhyming with press
dress , impress , caress , express
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. press (Spanish) : to ask or question persistently

  2. press (Scottish) : a narrow passage or a press of people

Variants
List of all variants of press that leads to same result
press , presses , press the flesh , pressed , pressed the flesh , presses the flesh , pressing , pressing the flesh , presser , pressers , press agent , press agents , press-agent , press-agented , press-agenting , press-agentries , press-agentry , press-agents , press box , press boxes , press cloth , press cloths , press conference , press conferences , press-gang , press-ganged , press-ganging , press-gangs , press kit , press kits
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

presses, pressing, pressed

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old French word 'pres' means 'pressure'. The English word 'press' comes from the Old French word.

Trivia
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  1. The first printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440.

  2. The term 'press agent' refers to a public relations professional who manages the media coverage of a person or organization.

  3. The press is often referred to as the 'Fourth Estate' because it is seen as having a powerful influence on government and society.

Related Concepts
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  1. Media: The press is a part of the media, which includes other forms of mass communication such as television, radio, and the internet.

  2. Journalism: Journalism is the practice of creating and disseminating news and information through various forms of media, including the press.

Culture
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The press plays a significant role in shaping public opinion and holding those in power accountable. It has been a vital part of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, often used as a metaphor for power and influence.

How to Memorize "press"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large machine with a platen and rollers that apply pressure to paper or fabric.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'press' with the idea of applying force and pressure.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'P-R-E-S-S' to remember that it stands for 'Pressure'.

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