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flatten vs press

press vs flatten

flatten is not a noun while press is a noun.

flatten and press both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flatten No No Yes No
press Yes No Yes No
As verbs, press is a hyponym of flatten; that is, press is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flatten:
  • flatten: become flat or flatter
  • press: place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
Other hyponyms of flatten include splat.
flatten (noun) press (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
a machine used for printing
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a dense crowd of people
the state of demanding notice or attention
flatten (verb) press (verb)
become flat or flatter force or impel in an indicated direction
make flat or flatter ask for or request earnestly
lower the pitch of (musical notes) lift weights
exert pressure or force to or upon
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
squeeze or press together
press and smooth with a heated iron
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
press from a plastic
create by pressing
crowd closely
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome
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