“Pressed” or “Prest”—Which to use?

“Pressed” or “Prest”

Overview

pressed / prest are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

pressed: (verb) exert pressure or force to or upon. (verb) place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure. (verb) crowd closely. (verb) create by pressing. (verb) be urgent. (verb) press from a plastic. (verb) make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby. (adjective) compacted by ironing.

prest: NA

Pronunciation

pressed: p·r·EH·s·t

prest: p·r·EH·s·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “pressed”

…in effect, are to be pressed simultaneously with the Function key…
HMC then pressed the block to a length…
…rescue flights as the Navy pressed home the ever-mounting attack on…
…pedal travel; unless this is pressed the DSG will not downshift,…
Oshi sushi (押し寿司, "pressed sushi"), also known as hako-zushi…
Henderson’s book Pressed: Public Money, Private Profit -…
…on some others the simultaneously pressed Shift and AltGr keys.
…found when the pedal is pressed fully to the floor, which…
…the Australian 2/17th Infantry Battalion pressed towards Kumawa, which was met…
…hitting (e.g., the lock key pressed together with Shift turns Shift…

Examples of “prest”

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