Meaning & use

pressed

adjective·Everyday

Having very little available time or money, and therefore under noticeable strain or pressure.

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Being pressed for time, she skipped breakfast and rushed straight to the meeting.

The family was pressed for cash after several unexpected medical bills arrived.

A note on using this word

Pressed is almost always followed by 'for', as in 'pressed for time' or 'pressed for money', to specify what is lacking.

Words with a similar meaning

short ofstrapped

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Another way to use it

2. verb

The past tense of 'press', meaning pushed firmly or ironed smooth.

He pressed his shirt carefully before the important interview.

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