press against
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle against
Meanings
Push firmly until something touches a surface
Why “against”? A person or thing touches a surface and may use it for support.
“She pressed her hand against the cold glass.”
“The box was pressed against the wall.”
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lean against
Same against pattern: physical contact
Rest on a surface for support
press ahead
Same base verb: press
Continue with something despite difficulties
press back
Same base verb: press
Push or force something or someone backward
press down
Same base verb: press
Push firmly downward on something
press forward
Same base verb: press
Continue determinedly with something
press on
Same base verb: press
Continue determinedly despite difficulty
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