B1
stress vs stressed vs stressful
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| stressnoun/stres/ | Meaning worry caused by pressure; also extra force given to a word or syllable | Goes with reduce stress | Example Regular exercise helps me cope with stress at work. |
| stressedadjective/strest/ | Meaning worried and nervous because of problems or too much work | Goes with stressed out | Example I always feel stressed in the week before my exams. |
| stressfuladjective/ˈstres.fəl/ | Meaning causing worry and pressure that makes you feel tense | Goes with stressful job | Example Moving to a new city can be a very stressful experience. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She has a job in an emergency room.