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Presses Moderate

Origin: Latin prefix pre-

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions
Noun
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plural of press

"The reporters from various presses gathered outside the courthouse to hear the verdict."

Verb
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of press

"She presses her hand against the door to signal that she is ready to enter."

In plain English: To press means to push something down hard with your hand or another object.

"She presses her hand against the glass door to peek inside."

Example Sentences
"She presses her hand against the glass door to peek inside." verb
"She presses the button to start the washing machine." verb
"My thumb presses against the steering wheel during sharp turns." verb
"He presses his lucky charm into my hand before the exam." verb
See Also
press print iron
Related Terms
Rhyming Words
ses oses uses tases fuses doses eases hoses poses oases bases rises noses muses buses arses smses asses yeses esses
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