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stress
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- pronunciation:
- stres
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
When people put stress on something, they do or say things that show that they feel this thing is very important.
Lara's parents put a lot of stress on getting a good education.- synonyms:
- emphasis
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| definition 2: |
In English and many other languages, people make some parts of words sound stronger than other parts. For example, when we say "water," the first part, "wa" sounds stronger than the second part "ter." It is a little louder and higher in pitch. Making one syllable sound stronger than another is called "stress." In sentences, we also put greater stress on some words than on others. In writing, we sometimes use capital letters to show strong stress. We might write: Are you talking to ME?" "I'm not going in THERE!"
In the word "doctor," the stress is on the first syllable.- synonyms:
- accent
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| definition 3: |
Stress is pressure that comes from some kind of force, like a heavy weight pushing down on it, for example. If there is a lot of stress on something, it might bend or break because of the pressure.
The heavy books put a lot of stress on the thin shelf.- synonyms:
- pressure, strain, tension
- similar words:
- fatigue, pull
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| definition 4: |
When people feel stress, they often feel nervous or worried. They might feel like they have too much pressure to get something done or to do something well. People often feel stress when they don't have much time to do something but they have to finish it soon. Many people feel stress when people around them argue or fight, or when they have too many problems that they have to solve.
Mr. Jefferson often feels stress because of his difficult job at the hospital.Soldiers often feel a great deal of stress, both when they are fighting and when they are waiting to fight.- synonyms:
- tension
- similar words:
- fatigue, pressure, strain
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| related words: |
distress, force, pinch, trouble |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stresses, stressing, stressed |
| definition 1: |
When you stress something when you speak, you give it special attention and say things to show it is important.
The new mayor's speech stressed the need to improve the city's schools.The chef stressed the importance of measuring the ingredients carefully.- synonyms:
- emphasize
- similar words:
- feature, focus on
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| definition 2: |
When you stress a word or a syllable in a word, you say it a little louder and more strongly than other words or syllables.
"I DO understand!" the man said, strongly stressing the word "do."- synonyms:
- accent, emphasize
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| related words: |
distress |
| derivation: |
stressless (adj.) |
Word Builder: stress +
- stressful:
causing stress.
- stressed:
feeling stress.
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