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press vs pressing

pressing vs press

press and pressing both are nouns.

press is not an adjective while pressing is an adjective.

press is a verb but pressing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
press Yes No Yes No
pressing Yes Yes No No
As nouns, press and pressing are synonyms defined as:
  • press and pressing: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
Other synonyms of press include pressure.
press (noun) pressing (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
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 (adjective) pressing (adjective)
compelling immediate action
press (verb) pressing (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 pressing

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