B1noun 1K

Pressure

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpreʃə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpreʃər/"]/

Meaning of Pressure

the act of trying to persuade or to force somebody to do something

In simple words: The force or weight that pushes down on something.

Pressure in a sentence

• Under pressure, I managed to complete the project on time.
• The pressure in the tire is too low, so we need to inflate it.
• She felt a lot of pressure to succeed in her new job.
• High pressure can lead to serious health issues if not monitored.
• The pressure of the water increased as we went deeper into the ocean.

How to use Pressure

Used in various contexts such as science (measuring gases), emotional situations (feeling stressed), or in physical activities (applying force). Avoid using in overly casual situations.

Grammar pattern

pressure + object

Memory hint

Think of 'press' — when something presses down, it creates pressure.

Related words

Collocations with Pressure

• enormous
• great
• intense
• bring to bear
• exert
• generate
• intensify
• mount
• group
• tactic
• under pressure
• pressure for
• pressure from
• keep the pressure on somebody
• keep up the pressure on somebody
• maintain the pressure on somebody
• considerable
• constant
• intolerable
• place somebody under
• put somebody under
• create
• build up
• increase
• under pressure
• pressure on
• pressure of work
• gentle
• light
• firm
• apply
• exert
• put
• sensor
• elevated
• high
• low
• build up
• increase
• rise
• gauge
• valve
• cooker
• elevated
• high
• low
• build up
• increase
• rise
• gauge
• valve
• cooker

Synonyms for Pressure

• force
• stress
• strain
• weight
• burden

Opposites of Pressure

• relief
• freedom

Common mistakes with Pressure

• Confused with 'push' — pressure is about the force applied, not just the action of pushing.
• Using 'pressure' as a countable noun when it is generally uncountable.
• Mixing up 'pressure' with 'stress' as they have different meanings and contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Pressure

What does Pressure mean?

The force or weight that pushes down on something.

What is the definition of Pressure?

the act of trying to persuade or to force somebody to do something

How do you use Pressure in a sentence?

Under pressure, I managed to complete the project on time.

Can you give another example of Pressure?

The pressure in the tire is too low, so we need to inflate it.

What are synonyms for Pressure?

Common alternatives include force, stress, strain, weight, burden.

What is the opposite of Pressure?

Opposite meanings include relief, freedom.

What words go with Pressure?

It commonly pairs with enormous, great, intense, bring to bear, exert, generate, intensify, mount, group, tactic, under pressure, pressure for, pressure from, keep the pressure on somebody, keep up the pressure on somebody, maintain the pressure on somebody, considerable, constant, intolerable, place somebody under, put somebody under, create, build up, increase, under pressure, pressure on, pressure of work, gentle, light, firm, apply, exert, put, sensor, elevated, high, low, build up, increase, rise, gauge, valve, cooker, elevated, high, low, build up, increase, rise, gauge, valve, cooker.

What are common mistakes when using Pressure?

Confused with 'push' — pressure is about the force applied, not just the action of pushing. Using 'pressure' as a countable noun when it is generally uncountable. Mixing up 'pressure' with 'stress' as they have different meanings and contexts.

How do you pronounce Pressure?

US: /["/ˈpreʃər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpreʃə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pressure?

Used in various contexts such as science (measuring gases), emotional situations (feeling stressed), or in physical activities (applying force). Avoid using in overly casual situations.

What CEFR level is Pressure?

"Pressure" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.