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Pry Meaning in English

word

/ˈpɹaɪ/
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/pɹˈaɪ/
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التعريف

To force something open, often with a tool; or to try to find out private information about someone.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in both literal (opening something forcibly) and figurative senses (trying to obtain personal information). Collocates include 'pry open,' 'pry into someone's business.' The figurative use often suggests being nosy or intrusive.

جمل نموذجية

He tried to pry the box open with a screwdriver.

basic

Don't pry into other people's lives.

basic

She used a knife to pry the lid off the can.

basic

Reporters always try to pry into celebrities' personal affairs.

natural

Can you help me pry this stuck drawer open?

natural

My parents always pry about who I'm dating.

natural