press vs compress

compress vs press

press and compress both are nouns.

press and compress both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
press	Yes	No	Yes	No
compress	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, press and compress are synonyms defined as:

press and compress: squeeze or press together

Other synonyms of press include compact, constrict, contract, squeeze.

press (noun)	compress (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure	a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
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

press (verb)	compress (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction	squeeze or press together
ask for or request earnestly	make more compact by or as if by pressing
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

Difference between press and compress

Words related to "press"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.