Cupboard vs. Press
Difference Between Cupboard and Press
Cupboardnoun
(obsolete) A board or table used to openly hold and display silver plate and other dishware; a sideboard; a buffet.
Pressnoun
(countable) A device used to apply pressure to an item.
a flower pressCupboardnoun
(obsolete) Things displayed on a sideboard; dishware, particularly valuable plate.
Pressnoun
(countable) A printing machine.
Stop the presses!Cupboardnoun
A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing other items.
Put the cups back into the cupboard.Pressnoun
(uncountable) A collective term for the print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).
according to a member of the press;This article appeared in the press.Cupboardnoun
(obsolete) Things stored in a cupboard; particularly food.
Pressnoun
(countable) A publisher.
Cupboardverb
To collect, as into a cupboard; to hoard.
Pressnoun
An enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard).
Put the cups in the press.Put the ironing in the linen press.Cupboardnoun
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
Pressnoun
An exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs.
Pressnoun
An additional bet in a golf match that duplicates an existing (usually losing) wager in value, but begins even at the time of the bet.
He can even the match with a press.Pressnoun
(countable) Pure, unfermented grape juice.
I would like some Concord press with my meal tonight.Pressnoun
A commission to force men into public service, particularly into the navy.
Pressnoun
(obsolete) A crowd.
Pressverb
(ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight
Pressverb
(transitive) to compress, squeeze
to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juicePressverb
(transitive) to clasp, hold in an embrace; to hug
She took her son, and press'dThe illustrious infant to her fragrant breast (Dryden, Illiad, VI. 178.)Pressverb
(transitive) to reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth
to press cloth with an ironto press a hatPressverb
To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.
Pressverb
(transitive) to drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction
to press a crowd backPressverb
to weigh upon, oppress, trouble
He turns from us;Alas, he weeps too! Something presses himHe would reveal, but dare not.-Sir, be comforted. (Fletcher, Pilgrim, I. 2.)Pressverb
(transitive) to force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly, impel
Pressverb
To try to force (something upon someone); to urge or inculcate.
to press the Bible on an audiencePressverb
(transitive) to hasten, urge onward
to press a horse in a racePressverb
(transitive) to urge, beseech, entreat
God heard their prayers, wherein they earnestly pressed him for the honor of his great name. (Winthrop, Hist. New England, II. 35)Pressverb
(transitive) to lay stress upon, emphasize
If we read but a very little, we naturally want to press it all; if we read a great deal, we are willing not to press the whole of what we read, and we learn what ought to be pressed and what not. (M. Arnold, Literature and Dogma, Pref.)Pressverb
(ambitransitive) to throng, crowd
Pressverb
to print
Pressverb
To force into service, particularly into naval service.
Pressnoun
newspaper writers and photographers
Pressnoun
the state of urgently demanding notice or attention;
the press of business mattersPressnoun
the gathering and publishing of news in the form of newspapers or magazines
Pressnoun
a machine used for printing
Pressnoun
a dense crowd of people
Pressnoun
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
Pressnoun
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
Pressnoun
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
Pressnoun
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
Pressnoun
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure;
he gave the button a presshe used pressure to stop the bleedingat the pressing of a buttonPressverb
exert pressure or force to or upon;
He pressed down on the boardspress your thumb on this spotPressverb
force or impel in an indicated direction;
I urged him to finish his studiesPressverb
to be oppressive or burdensome;
weigh heavily on the mindSomething pressed on his mindPressverb
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure;
pressed flowersPressverb
squeeze or press together;
she compressed her lipsthe spasm contracted the musclePressverb
crowd closely;
The crowds pressed along the streetPressverb
create by pressing;
Press little holes into the soft clayPressverb
be urgent;
This is a pressing problemPressverb
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for;
The liberal party pushed for reformsShe is crusading for women's rightsThe Dean is pushing for his favorite candidatePressverb
press from a plastic;
press a recordPressverb
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby;
`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the womanPressverb
lift weights;
This guy can press 300 poundsPressverb
ask for or request earnestly;
The prophet bid all people to become good persons
