pressing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈprɛsɪŋ/
KK: /ˈprɛsɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Something that requires immediate attention or is very important and urgent.
Example
The doctor said it was a pressing matter that needed to be addressed right away.
Conversation
I have a pressing project due tomorrow that I need to finish.
Wow, that sounds stressful! Do you need any help?
Yeah, I could really use an extra pair of hands right now.
I'm here for you! Let's tackle it together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
urgent
insistent
critical
Antonyms
trivial
unimportant
insignificant
noun
Definition
The act of applying pressure or the result of this action, often used in contexts like making records or emphasizing a point.
Example
The pressing of the vinyl records took several hours to complete.
Conversation
Did you hear about the pressing issue with the new album release?
Yeah, I read that they had to redo some of the pressing because of defects.
That's such a hassle! I was really looking forward to it coming out on time.
Root Explanation
Pressing → It is formed from "press" (from Latin "premere", meaning to press or squeeze) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles). The word "pressing" refers to the act of applying pressure or squeezing something.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of 'squeezing' ('premere') something — that's why 'pressing' means applying pressure.
Visually Confused Words
depressing
dressing
resing
preblessing
resisting
caressing
unprofessing
undepressing