compressed

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/kəmˈprest/

adjective
(of a substance or object) having been pressed into a smaller space than before or than usual

compressed in a sentence

  • “Her lips compressed into a thin line.”
  • “A hydraulic accumulator stores highly compressed nitrogen gas.”
  • “This was carbon in a form that was more compressed and more compact.”
  • “Over time, we lose height as our spine becomes more compressed.”

What does “compressed” mean?

compressed (adjective) means (of a substance or object) having been pressed into a smaller space than before or than usual. It is pronounced /kəmˈprest/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "compressed" mean?
compressed (adjective) means: (of a substance or object) having been pressed into a smaller space than before or than usual
How do you pronounce "compressed"?
"compressed" is pronounced /kəmˈprest/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "compressed" in a sentence?
Here is "compressed" used in a sentence: Her lips compressed into a thin line.

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