pressed
compacted by ironing
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,285 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 14,329 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- compacted by ironing
pressed in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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She pressed his hand, but her assurance didn't diminish.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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As they pressed her further with questions, she threw them the golden chain from her neck.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Arnold Jacks pressed the visitor's hand and spoke a few courteous words in a remarkably pleasant voice.
The Crown of Life · George Gissing · Chapter 1
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Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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The noise of the decks worried him, and he lay down, his tongue only a little pressed against his palate.
Actions and reactions · Rudyard Kipling · Chapter 1