pried

[US]/praɪd/
[UK]/praɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to inquire or investigate into others' private matters; to force open or to move something with difficulty

Phrases & Collocations

pried open

pried apart

pried into

pried loose

pried away

pried off

pried back

pried out

pried up

Example Sentences

she pried the lid off the jar with a spoon.

he pried into her personal life, which made her uncomfortable.

the detective pried for information about the suspect.

she pried the secret out of him after much persuasion.

they pried open the door to rescue the trapped cat.

he pried away at the stubborn old paint.

during the meeting, she pried into his plans for the project.

they pried into the company's financial records.

he pried his eyes open after a long nap.

she pried the truth out of him with gentle questions.

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