stress
To give special importance or emphasis to something in speech or writing. It also describes the state of experiencing mental or emotional strain or tension due to demanding circumstances.
Beispiele
3 von 5I often stress about things that haven't happened yet.
I often worry or feel anxious about things that haven't happened yet.
The report stresses the need for immediate climate action.
The report emphasizes the need for immediate climate action.
Stop stressing! We still have plenty of time to get there.
Stop worrying! We still have plenty of time to get there.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'stress ball': you press it hard to represent placing 'emphasis' on a point, and you use it to release 'tension.'
Schnelles Quiz
The manager wanted to ___ the importance of meeting the deadline.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: stress
Beispiele
I often stress about things that haven't happened yet.
everydayI often worry or feel anxious about things that haven't happened yet.
The report stresses the need for immediate climate action.
formalThe report emphasizes the need for immediate climate action.
Stop stressing! We still have plenty of time to get there.
informalStop worrying! We still have plenty of time to get there.
Linguists stress the first syllable of the word 'record' when it is used as a noun.
academicLinguists place emphasis on the first syllable of the word 'record' when it is used as a noun.
During the meeting, the CEO stressed the value of customer feedback.
businessDuring the meeting, the CEO emphasized the value of customer feedback.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
stress out
to feel or cause to feel extreme transition or tiredness
stress the point
to make an argument very clearly and forcefully
stress over something
to worry excessively about a specific issue
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Emphasize is purely about importance, while stress can also refer to emotional strain.
Strain often refers to physical force or injury, while stress is more commonly used for mental pressure or linguistic emphasis.
Nutzungshinweise
In academic writing, 'stress' is almost always used as a synonym for 'emphasize.' In medical or psychological contexts, it refers to the body's reaction to challenges.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often forget the preposition 'about' when using stress to mean worry (e.g., saying 'I am stressing the exam' instead of 'I am stressing about the exam').
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'stress ball': you press it hard to represent placing 'emphasis' on a point, and you use it to release 'tension.'
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Middle English 'stresse,' a shortening of 'distresse' (distress), ultimately from Latin 'stringere' meaning 'to draw tight.'
Grammatikmuster
Schnelles Quiz
The manager wanted to ___ the importance of meeting the deadline.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: stress
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ready
A2To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.
simple
A2Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.
physical
A2Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.
general
A2Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.
environmental
A2Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.
medical
A2Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.
traditional
A2Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.
private
A2Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.
difficult
A2Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.
religious
A2Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.
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