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stress
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- pronunciation:
- stres
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the importance or special attention given to something; emphasis.
My teacher puts a lot of stress on reading.- synonyms:
- accentuation, emphasis
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| definition 2: |
the stronger tone placed on a given syllable of a word when it is spoken.
In the word "doctor," the stress is on the first syllable.- synonyms:
- accent, emphasis
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| definition 3: |
physical pressure or force that causes strain on something.
The weight of the books put a lot of stress on the shelf.- synonyms:
- pressure, strain, tension
- similar words:
- fatigue, pull
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| definition 4: |
a condition of strain or tension.
Soldiers suffer greatly from stress.- synonyms:
- tension
- similar words:
- fatigue, pressure, strain
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| related words: |
distress, force, pinch, tax, trouble |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stresses, stressing, stressed |
| definition 1: |
to place importance on or give special attention to; underline.
He stressed the need for more food for people hurt by the war.- synonyms:
- accentuate, emphasize, underline
- similar words:
- feature, focus on, punctuate
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| definition 2: |
to say with a stronger tone.
Stress the first syllable when you say the word "favorite."- synonyms:
- accent, emphasize
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| related words: |
distress |
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| derivation: |
stressless (adj.) |
Word Builder: stress +
- stressful:
causing stress.
- stressed:
feeling stress.
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