WordCmp.com

press vs compressing

compressing vs press

press and compressing both are nouns.

press is a verb but compressing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
press Yes No Yes No
compressing Yes No No No
As nouns, compressing is a hyponym of press; that is, compressing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than press:
  • press: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
  • compressing: applying pressure
Other hyponyms of press include impression, compression.
press (noun) compressing (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure applying 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
press (verb) compressing (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction
ask for or request earnestly
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 compressing

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