stress
gb/stɹˈɛs/ us/stɹˈɛs/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2300
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
state
1
Mental or emotional pressure
A feeling of worry or pressure because of problems or hard situations.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to be under [stress]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stress' with 'stressed'. 'Stress' is the noun, 'stressed' is the adjective.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
pressure (Often interchangeable, but 'pressure' can also refer to external demands rather than the emotional response.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
relaxation (The absence of mental or emotional strain.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
reduce stress
|cope with stress
|manage stress
|stress level
|under stress
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She felt a lot of stress before the big exam.
- Work-related stress can affect your health.
- Meditation helps reduce stress levels.
- He’s under stress because of the tight deadline.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I feel stress before tests.
- Stress can make you tired.
- He has stress at work.
- She is under a lot of stress.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
2
Emphasize something strongly
To say or show that something is very important.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to stress [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Some learners use 'stress about' instead of 'worry about'. 'Stress' as a verb usually takes a direct object meaning 'emphasize'.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
emphasize (Generally interchangeable, though 'emphasize' is slightly more formal.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
downplay (To make something seem less important.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
stress the importance
|stress a point
|stress repeatedly
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The teacher stressed the importance of arriving on time.
- He stressed that safety was their top priority.
- She stressed the need for more funding.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- My boss stressed the need to be on time.
- The coach stressed practice every day.
- She stressed that homework is important.
ਨਾਂਵ
technical
B2
entity
3
Physical force on a material
A push or pull on something that can change its shape.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
strain ('Strain' refers to the deformation itself, while 'stress' is the force causing it.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
relief (In engineering, reduction or removal of applied force.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
tensile stress
|compressive stress
|shear stress
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|engineering
|technology
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The bridge was designed to withstand high levels of stress.
- Metal fatigue occurs when a material experiences repeated stress.
- Engineers calculated the stress on the beam.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The metal broke from too much stress.
- Stress can bend metal.
- We measure stress in a lab.
ਨਾਂਵ
B2
property
4
Emphasis in speech or writing
Extra force given to part of a word or sentence when speaking.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
accentuation ('Accentuation' is more formal and used mainly in linguistics.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
monotone (Speech without emphasis or variation in pitch.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
word stress
|sentence stress
|place stress on
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- In English, the stress is usually on the first syllable of nouns.
- She placed stress on the last word for effect.
- Changing the stress can change a word's meaning.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- In this word, the stress is on the first part.
- We learn about word stress in class.
- Sentence stress can change meaning.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
stress
IPA
GB/stɹˈɛs/
US/stɹˈɛs/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
stress (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (stress)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: stress
- Plural: stress, stresses
Verb
- Base: stress
- 3rd Person Singular: stresses
- Present Participle: stressing
- Past: stressed
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
stresses
noun
stressing
verb
stressed
verb
Core family
stressful
adjective B1
Related words
stressor
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unstressed
adjective
Advanced or less common
stressfully
adverb C1
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
lay stress on
1/lˈeɪ stɹˈɛs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
Emphasize something important
To say something is important and should be noticed.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The report lays stress on safety procedures.
- He laid stress on the need for teamwork.
reduce stress
1/ɹɪdˈus stɹˈɛs/
fixed phrase
Lower mental strain
To make feelings of worry or tension less strong.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Exercise can help reduce stress.
- Meditation is a good way to reduce stress.
stress out
1/stɹˈɛs ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
Make someone feel stressed
To make someone feel worried or tense.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Don't stress me out before the meeting.
- Exams always stress him out.
under stress
1/ˈʌndɚ stɹˈɛs/
fixed phrase
Experiencing mental strain
Feeling worried or tense because of problems or hard situations.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She works well even under stress.
- People make mistakes when they are under stress.