What does PRIES mean?

Definition of Pries

1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definitions: To force open or apart with a tool, to search or inquire in a nosy way

3. Pronunciations: US: /praɪz/; UK: /praɪz/

4. Origin and Usage: Pries originated from the Middle English word "prise" which means "to prize" or "to value". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in American and British English. It is often used in the context of forcing something open or apart with a tool or searching or inquiring in a nosy way.

5. Synonyms: Pry, force, open, break, jemmy, jimmy, snoop, nose, inquire, investigate

6. Related Words: Prize, preys, pyres, spire, speir, spier

7. Example Sentences:

• He pries open the box with a screwdriver.
• She pries into her neighbors affairs too much.
• They had to pry the door open with a crowbar.