stress
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/stres/
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/stres/
noun
A2
the state of being worried or tense
The job can be a real stress, but the pay is good.
B2
the force put on an object that can change its shape or damage it
The bridge was built to withstand heavy stress.
A2
the emphasis given to a part of a word when speaking
In English, the first syllable of 'photography' has the stress.
R
the importance given to something
She puts a lot of stress on being on time.
R
the force given to a note in music
The piano piece has a lot of stress on the high notes.
R
a disease caused by difficult physical conditions
Heat stress can be dangerous for older people.
verb
A2
to pronounce a word or syllable with more force
In the word 'important', the stress is on the third syllable.
B2
to emphasize a fact or idea
I can't stress enough how important it is to study for the test.
B2
to worry too much about something
You're stressing over nothing; it's not a big deal.
translation
the state of being worried or tense; the force put on an object that can change its shape or damage it; the emphasis given to a part of a word when speaking; the importance given to something; the force given to a note in music; a disease caused by difficult physical conditions
to pronounce a word or syllable with more force; to emphasize a fact or idea; to worry too much about something
Word Forms
3rd Present
stresses
Past
stressed
Perfect
stressed
Progressive
stressing
Plural
stresses