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compressing vs pressing

pressing vs compressing

compressing and pressing both are nouns.

compressing is not an adjective while pressing is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compressing Yes No No No
pressing Yes Yes No No
As nouns, pressing is a hypernym of compressing; that is, pressing is a word with a broader meaning than compressing:
  • compressing: applying pressure
  • pressing: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
Other hypernyms of compressing include press, pressure.
compressing (noun) pressing (noun)
applying pressure the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
compressing (adjective) pressing (adjective)
compelling immediate action
Difference between compressing and pressing

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