B1nounpsychologyhealth
US/stres/
UK/stres/
worry caused by pressure; also extra force given to a word or syllable
In context
Exams cause a lot of stress for students in their final year.
Regular exercise helps me cope with stress at work.
In the noun record, the stress falls on the first syllable.
Words that go with stress
verb + preposition
- suffer from stressMany nurses suffer from stress after long shifts.
- cope with stressMusic helps her cope with stress.
verb + noun
- reduce stressWalking in the park can reduce stress.
- relieve stressCooking helps him relieve stress.
adjective + noun
- work-related stressWork-related stress is common in this industry.
- chronic stressChronic stress can harm your health.
noun + noun
- stress levelHer stress level rises before every presentation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am very stress today.Correct: I am very stressed today.
Incorrect:
I have many stresses at work.Correct: I have a lot of stress at work.