Pronunciation: /praɪ luːs frʌm/
noun a word that functions as the name of a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I tried to pry loose the stuck coin from the vending machine.
A2 The detective managed to pry loose a confession from the suspect.
B1 She had to pry loose the information from her secretive colleague.
B2 The journalist was determined to pry loose the truth from the corrupt politician.
C1 The lawyer skillfully pried loose crucial evidence from the witness.
C2 The negotiator was able to pry loose a favorable deal from the stubborn business owner.
verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
A1 I struggled to pry loose the lid from the jar.
A2 She managed to pry loose the key from the lock.
B1 The detective had to pry loose information from the suspect.
B2 It took all his strength to pry loose the boulder from the ground.
C1 The journalist was able to pry loose some confidential documents from the government.
C2 The lawyer skillfully pried loose a confession from the witness on the stand.
adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb
A1 I tried to pry loose the stuck drawer from the cabinet.
A2 She managed to pry loose the rusty nail from the wood.
B1 The detective had to pry loose information from the reluctant witness.
B2 It took all his strength to pry loose the heavy rock from the ground.
C1 The journalist was able to pry loose some valuable information from the secretive source.
C2 The lawyer skillfully pried loose the truth from the evasive witness during the cross-examination.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
A1 I tried to pry the lid loose from the jar.
A2 She managed to pry the cat loose from the tree.
B1 The detective had to pry information loose from the suspect.
B2 It took a lot of effort to pry the truth loose from the witness.
C1 The journalist was skilled at prying loose information from reluctant sources.
C2 The negotiator was able to pry a confession loose from the criminal.
formal It took great effort to pry loose the ancient artifact from its resting place.
informal I had to really work to pry loose that stubborn screw from the wall.
slang I had to use all my strength to pry that thing loose.
figurative It's hard to pry loose the truth from someone who is determined to keep it hidden.
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