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Meaning of 'pressing' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pressing [ a.]
- Urgent; exacting; importunate; as, a pressing necessity.
2 . Pressing [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Press

Meaning of 'pressing' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . pressing [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
Example in sentence:
  • at the pressing of a button;
  • he gave the button a press;
  • he used pressure to stop the bleeding
2 . pressing [ s]
Meaning (2):
- compelling immediate action
Example in sentence:
  • bridges in urgent need of repair;
  • the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!';
  • too pressing to permit of longer delay

Nearby Words:

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