squeeze

verbB2 · Upper-intermediate

To press something firmly between two things.

Meanings of «squeeze»

1 · verb

to press something firmly between two things

He tried to squeeze the last drop of juice from the lemon.

2 · verb

to fit into a small or crowded space

We managed to squeeze five people into the tiny car.

Similar: fit cram pack

Translation

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The difference between similar words

to put things into a small space

packput things carefully in a bag or boxI pack my bag the night before.

squeezepush something into a small space by pressingWe squeezed five people into the small car.

crampush too many things in, with no room leftShe crammed all her clothes into one bag.

press something hard so its shape changes

squeezepress firmly from the sides, often to get liquidShe squeezed the lemon over the fish.

squashpress something soft until it is flatDon't squash the cake in your bag.

crushpress so hard that it breaks or is ruinedHe crushed the can with his foot.

mashpress soft food until it is a soft mixMash the potatoes with a little butter.

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