stress
US / strɛs/
・
UK /stres/
- verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- To say your opinion strongly
- To be in a state of mental tension due to problems
- noun
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
- A state of mental tension, worry due to problems
Examples
Private schools tend to stress the more academic subjects.
An overcrowded workplace can be a major source of stress.
Mark the primary stress in each word.