What does PRESSURE mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈprɛʃər/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
10
Words With Friends score
12
How common
Very common

Meaning

noun

  1. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)“the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure”
  2. a force that compels“the public brought pressure to bear on the government”
  3. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure“he gave the button a press”
  4. the state of demanding notice or attention“the insistence of their hunger”
  5. the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin“the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal”
  6. an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
  7. the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

verb

  1. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :“She forced him to take a job in the city”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

pressured12pressures11pressuring13

Anagrams of PRESSURE

perusers10

Words inside PRESSURE

98 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is PRESSURE a valid word in word games?

PRESSURE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is PRESSURE worth?

PRESSURE is worth 10 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from PRESSURE?

98 other words, including UP, SEE, US and USE.