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press vs crunch

crunch vs press

press and crunch both are nouns.

press and crunch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
press Yes No Yes No
crunch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, crunch is a hyponym of press; that is, crunch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than press:
  • press: exert pressure or force to or upon
  • crunch: press or grind with a crushing noise
press (noun) crunch (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure the act of crushing
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead the sound of something crunching
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids a critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources)
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) crunch (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
ask for or request earnestly make a crushing noise
lift weights crush with the teeth, making a grinding sound
exert pressure or force to or upon press or grind with a crushing noise
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 crunch

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