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stress

/stɹɛs/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A state of mental or emotional tension resulting from factors such as overwork, anxiety, or frustration.

    - "She was under great stress when she took the exam."
    - "The long hours at work caused him a lot of stress."
  • Noun

    A force exerted upon an object, particularly the force exerted by muscles or by the heart.

    - "The weight of the books was too much stress for the old bookshelf."
    - "The engine of the car was under a great deal of stress during the race."
Pronunciation
  1. /stɹɛs/



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Antonyms

eustress
Synonyms

emphasis , emphasis , accent , emphasis , emphasise , emphasize , underline , emphasise , emphasize , emphasise , emphasize
Rhymes
Words rhyming with stress
dress , impress , caress , express
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Stress (en) : A state of mental or emotional tension

  2. Stress (en) : A force exerted upon an object

  3. Stress (en) : To subject to stress

Variants
List of all variants of stress that leads to same result
stress , stresses , stressed , stressing , stress ball , stress balls , stress fracture , stress fractures , stress incontinence , stress mark , stress test , stress tests , stress management , anti-stress , antistress , de-stress , de-stressed , de-stresses , de-stressing
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

stressed, stresses, stressing, stressful

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'stressan' meaning 'to draw tight, to press' or 'Old English 'stress' meaning 'distress, affliction'.

Trivia
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  1. Stress can weaken the immune system and make us more susceptible to illness.

  2. Stress can cause physical symptoms such as headaches, back pain, and insomnia.

  3. Stress can also have positive effects, such as increasing focus and motivation.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

  2. Frustration: A feeling of being annoyed, angry, or disappointed because of being unable to achieve something.

Culture
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In literature, stress is often used as a metaphor for emotional tension or pressure. In art, it can be represented through the use of bold lines or colors to convey intensity and tension. In music, it can be represented through dissonant chords or complex rhythms.

How to Memorize "stress"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a balloon being inflated to represent stress building up.
    - Visualize a tightrope walker trying to maintain balance under pressure.
    - Imagine a rubber band being stretched to represent stress.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'stress' with the feeling of being overwhelmed or under pressure.
    - Associate the word 'stress' with the feeling of being tense or anxious.
    - Associate the word 'stress' with the feeling of being pulled in different directions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'S-T-R-E-S-S' to remember the six common causes of stress: Substance abuse, Trauma, Relationships, Environment, Social isolation, and Work.
    - Use the phrase 'Stressed Spelled Backwards is Desserts' to remember that taking care of yourself and enjoying small pleasures can help reduce stress.

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