Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pressure
noun
/ˈprɛʃər/
Definition
The continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
Examples
- The pressure of the water caused the pipe to burst.
- She felt a lot of pressure to perform well on the exam.
- He applied pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
Meaning
Pressure refers to the influence or force that is applied to a surface, which can have various physical and figurative implications.
Synonyms
- stress
- force
- tension
- strain
- burden
