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stress

Pronunciation: [/stɹɛs/]

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stress: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use stress in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “mental health”

(noun) a feeling of emotional or mental tension and pressure. It can be caused by various factors like work, school, or personal problems.

Example

She felt a lot of stress before her big presentation.

Example

He tries to relax to reduce stress.

Example

How do you usually cope with stress?

Context: “emotions”

(verb) to put emphasis or importance on something. It can also mean to apply pressure or tension to an object or situation.

Example

She stressed the importance of being on time.

Example

He tried not to stress about the upcoming exam.

Example

Why do you think it's important to stress good manners?

How to pronounce stress

Pronunciation: [/stɹɛs/]

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