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stresspressure or tension exerted on a material object; mental or emotional strain

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: pressure or tension exerted on a material object; mental or emotional strain

Pronunciation (IPA): /stres/

Korean meaning: 물체에 가해지는 압력; 정신적·감정적 긴장

Korean pronunciation: 스**트레**스

Example Sentences

  • My cat gets stress when I vacuum the house.
  • She can't handle the stress of choosing what to wear.
  • The doctor stressed the need for regular exercise.

stress

NOUN

//stres//

pressure or tension exerted on a material object; mental or emotional strain

stress concept
💡 Concept

pressure or tension exerted on a material object; mental or emotional strain

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/stres/
🇬🇧 UK/stres/

🌳Etymology

Rootstress

Origin

From Old French 'estresse' meaning hardship or oppression, derived from Latin 'strictus' meaning drawn tight or compressed. The word entered English in the 14th century and was later reinforced by associations with physical strain.

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🎵Rhyme

blessmesspressdressguess
bless
mess
press
dress
guess

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat gets stress when I vacuum the house.

😄 Fun example

She can't handle the stress of choosing what to wear.

The doctor stressed the need for regular exercise.

Financial stress keeps him awake at night.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

pressuretensionstrainanxietyburden

Antonyms

relaxationreliefcalm

Related

worrypanicoverwhelmfatigue