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Grasp vs Press - What's the difference?

grasp | press | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between grasp and press

is that grasp is to grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand while press is to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight.

As nouns the difference between grasp and press

is that grasp is grip while press is a device used to apply pressure to an item.

Press vs Strain - What's the difference?

press | strain | Related terms |

Press is a related term of strain.


In lang=en terms the difference between press and strain

is that press is to lay stress upon, emphasize while strain is to percolate; to be filtered.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between press and strain

is that press is (obsolete) to print while strain is (obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

As nouns the difference between press and strain

is that press is (lb) a device used to apply pressure to an item while strain is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As verbs the difference between press and strain

is that press is (ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight while strain is (obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

Press vs Need - What's the difference?

press | need | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between press and need

is that press is to lay stress upon, emphasize while need is to want strongly; to feel that one must have something.

As nouns the difference between press and need

is that press is a device used to apply pressure to an item while need is a requirement for something.

As verbs the difference between press and need

is that press is to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight while need is to be necessary (to someone).

Press vs Pinch - What's the difference?

press | pinch | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between press and pinch

is that press is a device used to apply pressure to an item while pinch is the action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.

As verbs the difference between press and pinch

is that press is to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight while pinch is to squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.

Scramble vs Press - What's the difference?

scramble | press | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between scramble and press

is that scramble is to gather or collect by scrambling while press is to lay stress upon, emphasize.

As verbs the difference between scramble and press

is that scramble is to move hurriedly to a location, especially by using all limbs against a surface while press is to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight.

As nouns the difference between scramble and press

is that scramble is a rush or hurry while press is a device used to apply pressure to an item.

As an interjection scramble

is shouted when something desirable is thrown into a group of people who individually want that item.

Press vs Coercion - What's the difference?

press | coercion | Related terms |


In countable terms the difference between press and coercion

is that press is pure, unfermented grape juice while coercion is a specific instance of coercing.

As a verb press

is to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight.

Prompt vs Press - What's the difference?

prompt | press | Synonyms |

Prompt is a synonym of press.


As nouns the difference between prompt and press

is that prompt is a reminder or cue while press is (lb) a device used to apply pressure to an item.

As verbs the difference between prompt and press

is that prompt is to lead someone toward what they should say or do while press is (ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight.

As an adjective prompt

is (archaic) ready, willing (to act).

Press vs Demand - What's the difference?

press | demand | Related terms |

Press is a related term of demand.


As nouns the difference between press and demand

is that press is (lb) a device used to apply pressure to an item while demand is the desire to purchase goods and services.

As verbs the difference between press and demand

is that press is (ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight while demand is to request forcefully.

Induce vs Press - What's the difference?

induce | press | Related terms |

Induce is a related term of press.


In lang=en terms the difference between induce and press

is that induce is to cause, bring about, lead to while press is to lay stress upon, emphasize.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between induce and press

is that induce is (obsolete) to draw on, place upon while press is (obsolete) to print.

As verbs the difference between induce and press

is that induce is to lead by persuasion or influence; incite while press is (ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight.

As a noun press is

(lb) a device used to apply pressure to an item.

Press vs Break - What's the difference?

press | break | Related terms |

Press is a related term of break.


As nouns the difference between press and break

is that press is (lb) a device used to apply pressure to an item while break is break.

As a verb press

is (ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight.

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