Pronunciation

/ˈpreʃər/

Definitions

Noun

1. Pressure (n): The force exerted on an object per unit area, often causing deformation or compression. Example: “The water pressure in the deep sea is immense.”
2. Social Pressure (n): Influence from others to conform to certain behaviors or beliefs. Example: “She felt pressure to join the debate team from her friends.”
3. Emotional Pressure (n): Stress caused by personal or psychological factors. Example: “The job comes with a lot of pressure to meet deadlines.”

Verb

1. To apply pressure: To exert force to push or squeeze something. Example: “The doctor applied pressure to stop the bleeding.”
2. To experience pressure: To feel the need to perform or act under a certain level of stress. Example: “Students often feel pressure to excel academically.”

Phrases

• “Under pressure” describes a situation where someone is experiencing stress or difficulty.
• “Withstand the pressure” means to endure challenging circumstances.
• “Ease the pressure” refers to reducing stress or tension.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The car’s engine was under too much pressure, causing it to fail.”
• Verb: “She decided to take a break to ease the pressure of her work.”
• Under pressure: “He performed exceptionally well under pressure during the championship game.”

Synonyms

• Stress
• Strain
• Tension
• Force
• Influence
• Urge
• Impetus
• Push

Antonyms

• Relaxation
• Ease
• Relief
• Lack of stress
• Support
• Encouragement