What does pressed mean?
Pressed means simple past and past participle of press.
Pressed
/pɹɛst/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of press.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of press
- Under strain or deprivation.
- (Internet slang) Upset, bothered.
- (nautical) Recruited by a press gang.
Example Sentences
The staff was even more pressed for useful intelligence about the enemy's intentions than it was about the enemy's capabilities.
He found himself hard pressed.
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
Antonyms for pressed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more pressed
- most pressed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pressed?
Common synonyms include ironed.
What is the opposite of pressed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pressed in a sentence?
The staff was even more pressed for useful intelligence about the enemy's intentions than it was about the enemy's capabilities.
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