Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: pressing
IPA transcription: [pɹ'ɛsɪŋ]
Pronunciations of pressing
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: pressing, urgent
    Meaning: compelling immediate action; "too pressing to permit of longer delay"; "the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'"; "bridges in urgent need of repair"
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: press, pressure, pressing
    Meaning: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"
Usage examples
  • "Very pressing.
  • He has always been pressing us to come."
  • "Oh, yes, yes, it must be!" said Mitya, pressing her in his arms.
  • Once they caught sight of fingers pressing outward for a way of escape.
  • 'It's very important and pressing business, which can't be postponed on any account.
  • Tom could see her pressing her cheek to the horse's nose, stroking its head and neck.
  • Noakes leaned forward, pressing his temples; then sat erect and turned his face toward her.
  • "Yes, Sir Ethelred," said the Assistant Commissioner, pressing deferentially the extended hand.
  • He put these thoughts from his mind until the time came, and decided to tackle what was most pressing.
  • "Dear lady," said the peasant girl, pressing Marianna's hand to her lips, "how sweet and kind thou art!
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Cheese, License CC BY-SA 4.0
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2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Milgram experiment, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Saint Peter, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The Smashing Pumpkins, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording JavaScript, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 1995 Japanese Grand Prix, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Canada, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The Simpsons, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, License CC BY-SA 4.0