stress (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /strɛs/

Definition

A feeling of worry and tension caused by difficult situations.

Examples

• He felt a lot of stress before his exam.

• The job caused her a lot of stress.

• Try to avoid stress in your daily life.

How to Use stress

stress about (prepositional phrase)

To worry about something. — "Don't stress about the small things."

stress out (phrasal verb)

To become very worried or anxious. — "He got really stressed out before the presentation."

Synonyms of stress

Words with a similar meaning to stress:

• worry
• anxiety
• tension
• strain

Antonyms of stress

Words with the opposite meaning to stress:

• relaxation
• calmness

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