Squeezed

Pronunciation: /skwidz/

Definitions of squeezed

verb to press or compress something firmly by applying pressure

Example Sentences

A1 She squeezed the lemon to make lemonade.

A2 He squeezed through the crowd to get to the front of the line.

B1 The athlete squeezed out one last push to cross the finish line.

B2 The mechanic squeezed the wrench into the tight space to tighten the bolt.

C1 The detective squeezed information out of the suspect during interrogation.

C2 The negotiator squeezed a compromise out of the opposing parties during the peace talks.

Examples of squeezed in a Sentence

formal She squeezed the tube of toothpaste to get the last bit out.

informal I squeezed through the crowd to get to the front of the line.

slang He squeezed some cash from his parents to buy a new video game.

figurative The CEO squeezed every last drop of productivity out of his employees.

Grammatical Forms of squeezed

• past tense: squeezed
• plural: squeezes
• comparative: more squeezed
• superlative: most squeezed
• present tense: squeeze
• future tense: will squeeze
• perfect tense: have squeezed
• continuous tense: is squeezing
• singular: squeezes
• positive degree: squeezed
• infinitive: to squeeze
• gerund: squeezing
• participle: squeezing

Origin and Evolution of squeezed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'squeezed' originated from the Old English word 'squeosen' which means to press, crush, or squeeze out.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'squeezed' has retained its basic meaning of applying pressure to extract liquid or compress something tightly, but it has also taken on metaphorical meanings such as being in a tight situation or feeling pressured.