Pressed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɛst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pressed is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of press.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of press.
More Meanings
- Under strain or deprivation.
- (Internet slang) Upset, bothered.
- (nautical) Recruited by a press gang.
Example Sentences
He found himself hard pressed.
The staff was even more pressed for useful intelligence about the enemy's intentions than it was about the enemy's capabilities.
She did what she always does: laid out a trap, and the well-intended took the bait. Like clockwork. Why do we stay so pressed instead of just ignoring her?
The most obvious source for tracking pressed men is the muster books of the individual ships, for these encompass those impressed both afloat and ashore. Yet the muster books are notoriously uneven in quality as an historical source.
Synonyms for pressed
Depending on context, synonyms include ironed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ironed, pressurized, stressed, pressure, driven, supported.
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