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press vs tighten

tighten vs press

press is a noun but tighten is not a noun.

press and tighten both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
press Yes No Yes No
tighten No No Yes No
As verbs, tighten is a hypernym of press; that is, tighten is a word with a broader meaning than press:
  • press: squeeze or press together
  • tighten: become tight or tighter
press (noun) tighten (noun)
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
press (verb) tighten (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction become tight or tighter
ask for or request earnestly make tight or tighter
lift weights severely restrict in scope or extent
exert pressure or force to or upon narrow or limit
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 tighten

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