stress
gb/stɹˈɛs/ us/stɹˈɛs/
B1
Ingles
~ 2300
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
state
1
Mental or emotional pressure
A feeling of worry or pressure because of problems or hard situations.
Padron ng paggamit:
to be under [stress]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stress' with 'stressed'. 'Stress' is the noun, 'stressed' is the adjective.
Mga kasingkahulugan
pressure (Often interchangeable, but 'pressure' can also refer to external demands rather than the emotional response.)
Mga kasalungat
relaxation (The absence of mental or emotional strain.)
Mga kolokasyon
reduce stress
|cope with stress
|manage stress
|stress level
|under stress
Mga tema
emotions
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I feel stress before tests.
- Stress can make you tired.
- He has stress at work.
- She is under a lot of stress.
Pandiwa
B1
action
2
Emphasize something strongly
To say or show that something is very important.
Padron ng paggamit:
to stress [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners use 'stress about' instead of 'worry about'. 'Stress' as a verb usually takes a direct object meaning 'emphasize'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
emphasize (Generally interchangeable, though 'emphasize' is slightly more formal.)
Mga kasalungat
downplay (To make something seem less important.)
Mga kolokasyon
stress the importance
|stress a point
|stress repeatedly
Mga tema
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The teacher stressed the importance of arriving on time.
- He stressed that safety was their top priority.
- She stressed the need for more funding.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- My boss stressed the need to be on time.
- The coach stressed practice every day.
- She stressed that homework is important.
Pangngalan
technical
B2
entity
3
Physical force on a material
A push or pull on something that can change its shape.
Mga kasingkahulugan
strain ('Strain' refers to the deformation itself, while 'stress' is the force causing it.)
Mga kasalungat
relief (In engineering, reduction or removal of applied force.)
Mga kolokasyon
tensile stress
|compressive stress
|shear stress
Mga tema
science
|engineering
|technology
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The metal broke from too much stress.
- Stress can bend metal.
- We measure stress in a lab.
Pangngalan
B2
property
4
Emphasis in speech or writing
Extra force given to part of a word or sentence when speaking.
Mga kasingkahulugan
accentuation ('Accentuation' is more formal and used mainly in linguistics.)
Mga kasalungat
monotone (Speech without emphasis or variation in pitch.)
Mga kolokasyon
word stress
|sentence stress
|place stress on
Mga tema
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- In this word, the stress is on the first part.
- We learn about word stress in class.
- Sentence stress can change meaning.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
stress
IPA
GB/stɹˈɛs/
US/stɹˈɛs/
Mga pantig at diin
stress (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (stress)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: stress
- Plural: stress, stresses
Verb
- Base: stress
- 3rd Person Singular: stresses
- Present Participle: stressing
- Past: stressed
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
lay stress on
1/lˈeɪ stɹˈɛs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
Emphasize something important
To say something is important and should be noticed.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- She works well even under stress.
- People make mistakes when they are under stress.