stress · n
stress (PRONUNCIATION)
B2 when you say one part of a word more strongly than the rest
Dictionary examples:
The meaning of a sentence often depends on stress and intonation. (58.2)
When "insert" is a verb, the stress is on the second syllable, but when it is a noun, the stress is on the first syllable. (96.4)
stress (IMPORTANCE)
C1 special importance that you give to something
Dictionary examples:
At school, they laid/put/placed great stress on academic achievement. (46.9)
stress (WORRY)
B1 feelings of worry caused by difficult situations such as problems at work
Dictionary examples:
My boss's constant emails are turning my hair into a stress nest! (0.0)
I tried to leave my stress at work, but it followed me home! (0.0)
My stress ball quit and told me to find a new job! (0.0)
stress-related illness (33.6)
the stresses and strains of work (33.8)
Yoga is a very effective technique for dealing with stress. (35.7)
People under a lot of stress may experience headaches, minor pains and sleeping difficulties. (65.5)