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Pressure

Description:

Pressure, in a general sense, refers to the force exerted on a surface per unit area. It can also represent a sense of urgency or stress in a non-physical context.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: Pressure
  • Verb: Pressure

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: Physical force exerted on a surface per unit area.

    Example sentence: The car tire needs to have the correct pressure for optimal performance.

  2. Noun: Mental, emotional, or societal stress or urgency.

    Example sentence: He experienced a lot of pressure while preparing for his exams.

  3. Verb: Apply force or influence to someone in order to make them do something.

    Example sentence: The politician tried to pressure the committee into approving the new bill.

  4. Verb: Force (gas or liquid) into someone or something.

    Example sentence: The mechanic will pressure the air into the car tires.

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