squeezed

word · lemma: squeeze

/ˈskwizd/
/skwˈiːzd/

Definition

Pressed something firmly, especially to extract liquid or to fit into a tight space. It can also mean to force something or someone into a small area.

Usage & Nuances

Used as the past form or past participle of 'squeeze.' Common in phrases like 'freshly squeezed juice.' Can be literal (physically pressed) or figurative (feeling pressured or limited). Often confused with 'crushed,' which means flattened or destroyed.

Example Sentences

He squeezed the orange to get juice.

basic

She squeezed my hand tightly.

basic

The crowd squeezed into the small room.

basic

We only just squeezed onto the last train before it left.

natural

All the bills were squeezed into my tiny wallet.

natural

She felt squeezed by her busy schedule and family demands.

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