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push vs pressure

pressure vs push

push and pressure both are nouns.

push and pressure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
push Yes No Yes No
pressure Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pressure is a hyponym of push; that is, pressure is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than push:
  • push: the act of applying force in order to move something away
  • pressure: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
Other hyponyms of push include depression, jog, nudge, press, pressing, shove, boost.
push (noun) pressure (noun)
the act of applying force in order to move something away the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
an effort to advance a force that compels
an electrical switch operated by pressing the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
enterprising or ambitious drive the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
the force used in pushing the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
the state of demanding notice or attention
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
push (verb) pressure (verb)
make publicity for; try to sell (a product) to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action exert pressure on someone through threats
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
move with force
approach a certain age or speed
press against forcefully without moving
move strenuously and with effort
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
strive and make an effort to reach a goal
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
Difference between push and pressure

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