Press and Pressing

Press

Press noun - The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure.
Usage example: he gave the button a press

Pressing is a synonym for press. In some cases you can use "Pressing" instead a noun "Press".

Nearby Words: pressed, pressing, pressroom

Pressing

Pressing noun - The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure.
Usage example: at the pressing of a button

Press is a synonym for pressing. Sometimes you can use "Press" instead the word "Pressing" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: press, pressure, pressed
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