Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pried
verb
/praɪd/
Definition
To forcibly pull something apart or open, especially in a way that is intrusive.
Examples
- She pried the lid off the box to see what was inside.
- He pried into her personal life, wanting to know all her secrets.
- They had to pry the door open after it got jammed.
Meaning
To exert pressure in order to move something open or to seek information one’s own means.
Synonyms
- forced open
- inquired
- gathered information
- extracted
