Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pressed
verb/adjective
/prɛst/
Definition
To apply pressure to something.
Examples
- The flowers were pressed between the pages of a book.
- She pressed the button to start the machine.
- The suit was neatly pressed for the interview.
Meaning
The term ‘pressed’ refers to the action of applying force to flatten, compress, or shape an object.
Synonyms
- flattened
- compressed
- crushed
