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pressure. The first 10 are listed below.
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Main Entry:
1pres·sure 
Pronunciation:
presh-
r
Function:
noun
1 : a force or influence that cannot be avoided <social
pressure>
2 : the application of force to something by something else in direct contact with it <keep steady
pressure on the gas pedal>
3 a : the action of a force against an opposing force
b : the force applied over a surface divided by its area
c : the force exerted as a result of the weight of the atmosphere
4 : the stress or burden of matters demanding attention <works well under
pressure>