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pressing

/'pr/E/s/i//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Urgent; exacting; importunate; as, a <i>pressing</i> necessity.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

    noun.act

    Examples
    At the pressing of a button.
    Synonyms press pressure

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. compelling immediate action

    adj.all

    Examples
    Too pressing to permit of longer delay.
    Synonyms urgent

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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