Base verb
Phrasal verbs with press
The verb press combines with 6 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
6 phrasal verbs · 6 meanings
press against
1 sense- Push firmly until something touches a surface
press ahead
1 sense- Continue with something despite difficulties
press back
1 sense- Push or force something or someone backward
press down
1 sense- Push firmly downward on something
press forward
1 sense- Continue with something in a determined way
press on
1 sense- Continue determinedly despite difficulty
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