1. As a verb:
* To pry: This means to inquire too curiously or intrusively into someone's personal affairs. It implies an unwelcome and potentially disrespectful attempt to find out information that is not meant to be shared.
* Example: "He was always trying to pry into her private life."
* To force something open: This refers to using a tool to separate or open something that is tightly closed or stuck.
* Example: "She pried the lid off the jar with a screwdriver."
2. As a noun:
* Priests: This refers to a person ordained to perform religious ceremonies, especially in Christian churches.
To understand the meaning of "pries" in a specific sentence, you need to consider the context and the other words surrounding it.
For example:
* "He pries into my business" means he intrudes into your personal affairs.
* "She pries open the box with a knife" means she uses a knife to force the box open.
Let me know if you have a specific sentence in mind, and I can help you determine the correct meaning of "pries" in that context.