pry (Meaning)
pry (n)
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
pry (v)
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
be nosey
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
Synonyms & Antonyms of pry
pry Sentence Examples
- He tried to pry open the stuck window with a crowbar.
- Despite his efforts to pry, she remained tight-lipped about the incident.
- The curious child attempted to pry open the mysterious box to see what was inside.
- She felt uncomfortable when her nosy neighbor tried to pry into her personal affairs.
- Using a screwdriver, he carefully began to pry the lid off the sealed container.
- The detective hoped to pry information from the suspect during the interrogation.
- She gently used her fingernails to pry the sticker off the glass surface.
- The journalist attempted to pry details about the scandal from reluctant sources.
- The cat tried to pry open the cabinet door in search of its favorite toy.
- It's impolite to pry into someone's private matters without their permission.
FAQs About the word pry
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge, to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open, be nosey, search or inquire in a meddlesom
lift,pull, separate, prize, lever, elevate,break, divide, jimmy, uplift
join,join, connect,connect,
He tried to pry open the stuck window with a crowbar.
Despite his efforts to pry, she remained tight-lipped about the incident.
The curious child attempted to pry open the mysterious box to see what was inside.
She felt uncomfortable when her nosy neighbor tried to pry into her personal affairs.
