pressure
Definitions
Noun
- The force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (si unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
- A force that compels
- The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
- The state of demanding notice or attention
- The somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
- An oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
- The pressure exerted by the atmosphere
Verb
- To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :
- Exert pressure on someone through threats
Fragment
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "pressure".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pressure | 2 | 185 |
| 2 | pressures | 2 | 38 |
| 3 | pressure's | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | pressured | 2 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "pressure".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pressures | 2 | 38 |
| 2 | pressed | 1 | 29 |
| 3 | presses | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | reassured | 3 | 5 |
| 5 | presume | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | presser | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | reissue | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | reassure | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | pressured | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | pressurize | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | pressure's | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | presse | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | pressurizes | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | pressurized | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | pressburger | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | reassures | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | pressey | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | pressel | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | depressurize | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | pressuring | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "pressure" in a sentence.
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "pressure" in a sentence.
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "pressure" in the same piece of text.
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "pressure".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pressure's | 2 | 0 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 9
Fragments: 4
Sound Alikes: 1
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 2
Words that Precede: 3
Statistically Associated: 8
Consonant Matches: 1
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
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No recession but inflation hike and increased cost-of-living pressure on the way, Jim Chalmers says
Mar 15, 2026 The Guardian
Mar 15, 2026 The Guardian