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press vs weigh

weigh vs press

press is a noun but weigh is not a noun.

press and weigh both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
press Yes No Yes No
weigh No No Yes No
As verbs, press and weigh are synonyms defined as:
  • press and weigh: to be oppressive or burdensome
As verbs, weigh is a hypernym of press; that is, weigh is a word with a broader meaning than press:
  • press: to be oppressive or burdensome
  • weigh: have weight; have import, carry weight
Other hypernyms of press include count, matter.
press (noun) weigh (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) weigh (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction show consideration for; take into account
ask for or request earnestly determine the weight of
lift weights have a certain weight
exert pressure or force to or upon have weight; have import, carry weight
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure to be oppressive or burdensome
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 weigh

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