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pry

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Definitions

﹒To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs.

﹒To use leverage to open, move, or separate something with difficulty.

Examples

﹒It is considered rude to pry into someone else's private affairs.

﹒She used a screwdriver to pry the lid off the paint can.

﹒I don't mean to pry, but are you having trouble with your project?

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