stress

noun
UK: /stres/
US: /stres/

  1. A feeling of worry or tension caused by difficult situations.

    1. I feel stress before exams. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's been under a lot of stress at work since the promotion. [ ] [ ]

  2. Emphasis given to a particular syllable or word in speech or writing.

    1. The stress is on the first syllable. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the word 'record', the stress shifts depending on whether it's a noun or a verb. [ ] [ ]

  3. A force that causes strain on an object.

    1. The bridge is designed to withstand considerable stress. [ ] [ ]
    2. The metal can fracture under high stress conditions at elevated temperatures. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

emphasis tension pressure accent strain
stress verb

  1. To emphasize a particular point or fact.

    1. I must stress the importance of safety. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher stressed that students arrive on time to class tomorrow. [ ] [ ]

  2. To feel worried or tense.

    1. Don't stress about the interview. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many employees are stressed by excessive workloads and tight deadlines. [ ] [ ]
stress adjective

  1. Relating to a situation that causes anxiety or worry.

    1. It was a stressful day at work. [ ] [ ]
    2. Moving to a new city can be a very stressful experience for some people. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stress" in English means: A feeling of worry or tension caused by difficult situations., Emphasis given to a particular syllable or word in speech or writing., A force that causes strain on an object..

The phonetic transcription of "stress" is /stres/ in British English and /stres/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stress": emphasis, tension, pressure, accent, strain.

Example usage of "stress": "I feel stress before exams.". More examples on the page.