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prim vs press

press vs prim

prim is not a noun while press is a noun.

prim is an adjective but press is not an adjective.

prim and press both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prim No Yes Yes No
press Yes No Yes No
As verbs, press is a hypernym of prim; that is, press is a word with a broader meaning than prim:
  • prim: contract one's lips
  • press: squeeze or press together
Other hypernyms of prim include compact, compress, constrict, contract, squeeze.
prim (noun) press (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
prim (adjective) press (adjective)
exaggeratedly proper
affectedly dainty or refined
prim (verb) press (verb)
dress primly force or impel in an indicated direction
contract one's lips ask for or request earnestly
assume a prim appearance 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
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