Word
pressing
Phoneticspress·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɹɛsɪŋ/
UK/pɹˈɛsɪŋ/
Definitions
01urgent
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. needing attention immediately because it is very important.
adj. requiring immediate attention or action; urgent and critical in nature.
“The company has more pressing problems to deal with than the color of the office walls.”
“The most pressing issue facing the council is the immediate shortage of affordable housing for the city's growing population.”
Antonyms
02insistent
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. demanding something in a strong or persistent way.
adj. characterized by persistent or earnest entreaty; insistent in manner.
“Despite his pressing invitations, she decided to stay home and rest.”
“The diplomat's pressing demands for a ceasefire were met with silence from the opposing delegation.”
Synonyms
03a record or batch of records
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Music Technical
n. a physical music record, or a group of records made at the same time.
n. a phonograph record, or the total number of copies produced in a single production run.
“This rare first pressing of the album is worth thousands of dollars.”
“Collectors often distinguish between the original UK pressing and the later American releases due to subtle differences in sound quality.”
04applying pressure
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of using a machine or iron to flatten something or squeeze out juice.
n. the act of applying pressure, especially to extract juice from fruit or to remove wrinkles from fabric.
“The first pressing of the olives produces the highest quality oil.”
“After the final pressing of the suit, the tailor hung it carefully to ensure the creases remained sharp for the wedding.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “pressing” in context.
Real-World Examples
“The question may become even more pressing as the oceans warm.” “The pressing question is no longer whether students will use AI.” “Australia would continue pressing Israel "for justice for Zomi and her colleagues", Wong said in a statement on Thursday.” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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