Definition of
pry is the dictionary form of pried Definition of pry
1
[ verb ] to move or force, esp. in an effort to get something open

Synonyms

prise jimmy lever prize

Examples

"The burglar jimmied the lock", "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"

2
[ verb ] be nosey

Examples

"Don't pry into my personal matters!"

3
[ verb ] search or inquire in a meddlesome way

Synonyms

poke nose

Examples

"This guy is always nosing around the office"

4
[ verb ] make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry

Synonyms

prise

Examples

"They pried the information out of him"

5
[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 14506
6
[ noun ] a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge

Synonyms

wrecking_bar pry_bar crowbar

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Rhymes with

pride ride tried dried bride fried stride deride astride untried nitride hydride joyride fluoride chloride override

Phonetic and Homophones

P R AY1 D

Similar Spelling

prod Pryde Prude proud Pride Prete prate Prado Prada Pruitt Pruett Prieto Priddy Pretty Pretti Prewitt Prewett preheat Pratte

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