Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pry
verb
/praɪ/
Definition
To inquire too closely into someone’s personal affairs or to move something aside carefully.
Examples
- She tried to pry into his past, but he was not willing to share.
- He used a crowbar to pry the lid off the old box.
Meaning
Pry can refer to seeking out information that is not readily available, often considered intrusive, or physically forcing something open.
Synonyms
- inquire
- snoop
- interrogate
- dig
- extract
