squeeze — to press something firmly, especially with your fingers
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to press something firmly, especially with your fingers
Pronunciation (IPA): /skwiːz/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves to squeeze into empty cardboard boxes that are way too small for him.
- I need to squeeze some exercise into my busy schedule.
- He squeezed the stress ball so hard that it almost exploded.
squeeze
VERB[/skwiːz/]
to press something firmly, especially with your fingers
She tries to squeeze into a packed subway car during rush hour.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Squeeze emerged in 16th-century English, likely influenced by the verb 'quash' (meaning to compress or crush). The word carries onomatopoetic qualities, imitating the sound produced by applying pressure.
Breakdown
Onomatopoetic base + quash (to compress), where the 'squ-' initial sound mimics the acoustic effect of compression or pressing force.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat loves to squeeze into empty cardboard boxes that are way too small for him.”
“I need to squeeze some exercise into my busy schedule.”
“He squeezed the stress ball so hard that it almost exploded.”
“Can you squeeze me some fresh orange juice?”
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