stress
Translation
pressure, tension, emphasis, accent
Examples
I'm under a lot of stress at work.
I'm under a lot of stress at work.
The stress is on the first syllable.
The stress is on the first syllable.
The bridge collapsed under the stress of the weight.
The bridge collapsed under the stress of the weight.
Grammar Patterns
((under)) stress to be experiencing pressure. I'm under a lot of stress at work.
((the)) stress ((is on sth.)) to show emphasis. The stress is on the first syllable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pressure, strain, tension; Antonyms: relaxation, relief
Etymology
From Old French 'estrece' (narrowness, oppression), from Latin 'stringere' (to draw tight).
Memory Tips
Imagine a string being pulled tight - that's stress. It can be mental (pressure) or physical (force).