Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

overpress

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
over-press
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To bear upon (someone or something) with irresistible force; to crush, to overwhelm.

Transitive verb

verb

To overcome by importunity.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From over- + press.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

overpresses (present, singular) overpressing (participle, present) overpressed (participle, past) overpressed (past)

Questions

What does overpress mean?
To bear upon (someone or something) with irresistible force; to crush, to overwhelm.
Where does overpress come from?
From over- + press.

How to pronounce overpress

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