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.
Exemples
3 sur 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.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'stress ball': you press it hard to represent placing 'emphasis' on a point, and you use it to release 'tension.'
Quiz rapide
The manager wanted to ___ the importance of meeting the deadline.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : stress
Exemples
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.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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
Souvent confondu avec
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.
Notes d'usage
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.
Erreurs courantes
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').
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'stress ball': you press it hard to represent placing 'emphasis' on a point, and you use it to release 'tension.'
Origine du mot
Derived from the Middle English 'stresse,' a shortening of 'distresse' (distress), ultimately from Latin 'stringere' meaning 'to draw tight.'
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
The manager wanted to ___ the importance of meeting the deadline.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : stress
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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