pressure

nounB1 · Intermediate

Force pushing against something.

Meanings of «pressure»

1 · noun

force pushing against something

The pressure inside the tire was too low.

2 · noun

worry or stress caused by difficult demands

She feels a lot of pressure before her exams.

Similar: stress strain tension

Translation

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«pressure» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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TR Türkçe

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The difference between similar words

worry or pressure from a difficult situation

stressworry and tiredness from too many problemsExams cause a lot of stress for students.

pressurefeeling that others expect a lot from youShe feels pressure to get good marks.

tensiona nervous, uneasy feeling, often between peopleYou could feel the tension in the room.

straintoo much effort or worry that wears you outThe strain of work made her ill.

Word family

press B1 · verbpressure B1 · nounpressing B2 · adjective

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