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How to pronounce press
Say it like this: /pɹɛs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does press mean?
nounAn instance of applying pressure; an instance of pressing.
“Connecting to the service is almost idiot proof and takes just a few button presses.”
A device used to apply pressure to an item.
A crowd.
“The press in the square grew. Something would happen now.”
verbTo exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
To compress, squeeze.
“to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice”
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