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weigh vs press

press vs weigh

weigh is not a noun while press is a noun.

weigh and press both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
weigh No No Yes No
press Yes No Yes No
As verbs, press is a hyponym of weigh; that is, press is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than weigh:
  • weigh: have weight; have import, carry weight
  • press: to be oppressive or burdensome
Other hyponyms of weigh include weigh.
As verbs, weigh and press are synonyms defined as:
  • weigh and press: to be oppressive or burdensome
weigh (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
weigh (verb) press (verb)
show consideration for; take into account force or impel in an indicated direction
determine the weight of ask for or request earnestly
have a certain weight lift weights
have weight; have import, carry weight exert pressure or force to or upon
to be oppressive or burdensome 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 weigh and press

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