A2noun 1K

Stress

🇬🇧 UK /["/stres/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/stres/"]/

Meaning of Stress

pressure or worry caused by problems in somebody’s life or by having too much to do

In simple words: a feeling of worry or pressure

Stress in a sentence

• She felt a lot of stress during the exam period.
• To relieve stress, he goes for a long walk every evening.
• The teacher put stress on the importance of studying regularly.
• You should try to manage your stress better for your health.
• They used bold letters to stress the main points in the presentation.

How to use Stress

Use 'stress' when referring to mental or emotional strain. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts, but avoid using it in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

stress + object

Memory hint

Think of a heavy weight pressing down, causing you to feel stressed.

Related words

Collocations with Stress

• considerable
• extreme
• great
• level
• cause
• create
• avoid
• bring something about
• bring something on
• cause something
• level
• control
• management
• under stress
• a source of stress
• a symptom of stress
• enormous
• high
• low
• exert
• set up
• apply
• fracture
• stress on
• under stress
• main
• major
• primary
• carry
• have
• take
• fall
• go
• pattern
• stress on
• enormous
• great
• particular
• lay
• place
• put
• with the stress on
• stress on

Synonyms for Stress

• pressure
• tension
• strain
• anxiety
• burden

Opposites of Stress

• relaxation
• calm
• peace

Common mistakes with Stress

• Confusing 'stress' with 'stressed' (the past form)
• Using 'stress' as a verb incorrectly in passive voice
• Mixing up 'stress' with 'anxiety' when referring specifically to external pressures

Frequently asked questions about Stress

What does Stress mean?

a feeling of worry or pressure

What is the definition of Stress?

pressure or worry caused by problems in somebody’s life or by having too much to do

How do you use Stress in a sentence?

She felt a lot of stress during the exam period.

Can you give another example of Stress?

To relieve stress, he goes for a long walk every evening.

What are synonyms for Stress?

Common alternatives include pressure, tension, strain, anxiety, burden.

What is the opposite of Stress?

Opposite meanings include relaxation, calm, peace.

What words go with Stress?

It commonly pairs with considerable, extreme, great, level, cause, create, avoid, bring something about, bring something on, cause something, level, control, management, under stress, a source of stress, a symptom of stress, enormous, high, low, exert, set up, apply, fracture, stress on, under stress, main, major, primary, carry, have, take, fall, go, pattern, stress on, enormous, great, particular, lay, place, put, with the stress on, stress on.

What are common mistakes when using Stress?

Confusing 'stress' with 'stressed' (the past form) Using 'stress' as a verb incorrectly in passive voice Mixing up 'stress' with 'anxiety' when referring specifically to external pressures

How do you pronounce Stress?

US: /["/stres/"]/, UK: /["/stres/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Stress?

Use 'stress' when referring to mental or emotional strain. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts, but avoid using it in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Stress?

"Stress" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.