1. mental or emotional pressure or tension
2. physical force or pressure applied to an object
3. emphasis placed on a syllable, word, or phrase in speech

1. to emphasize the importance of something
2. to cause mental or emotional pressure

Examples

• The stress of final exams made her feel overwhelmed.
• Too much stress can lead to health problems.
• The bridge collapsed under the stress of heavy traffic.
• In the word ‘computer,’ the stress falls on the second syllable.
• The teacher stressed the importance of studying for the test.
• Don’t stress yourself over things you can’t control.
• Work deadlines often stress employees.
• She learned techniques to manage her stress levels.