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impress vs press

press vs impress

impress and press both are nouns.

impress and press both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impress Yes No Yes No
press Yes No Yes No
impress (noun) press (noun)
the act of coercing someone into government service 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
impress (verb) press (verb)
dye (fabric) before it is spun force or impel in an indicated direction
produce or try to produce a vivid impression of ask for or request earnestly
mark or stamp with or as if with pressure lift weights
take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship exert pressure or force to or upon
reproduce by printing place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
impress positively squeeze or press together
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon 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
Difference between impress and press

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