adj

pressed

prehst

adj

Under strain, especially from lack of time or money.

"We're a bit pressed for time this morning."

"She was pressed for cash after the move."

How to Use Pressed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShort on something, usually time or money, and feeling the strain of it.

Common pairings

pressed for time pressed for cash

more pressed comparative, most pressed superlative

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We're a bit _____ for time this morning.

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