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pry

/pɹaɪ/

Meaning 1

to lever open with force

“She tried to pry open the stuck window.”
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Illustration of pry: to lever open with force

Meaning 2

To inquire too closely into someone's affairs.

“He didn't mean to pry into her personal life.”
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Illustration of pry: To inquire too closely into someone's affairs.