stress (EN)

noun, verb

noun “stress”

1. emotional pressure experienced by humans or animals
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   The final exams are causing her a great deal of stress.
2. physical pressure that can cause damage or deformation
   The stress from the heavy snowfall caused the old barn's roof to collapse.
3. special importance or attention given to something
   The teacher put a lot of stress on the importance of reading every day.
4. extra force used in pronouncing a part of a word
   In the word "record," the stress falls on the second syllable when it's a verb and on the first syllable when it's a noun.

verb “stress”

1. to cause emotional pressure to
   The constant loud noise from the construction site stressed the nearby residents, making it hard for them to concentrate.
2. to experience worry or agitation
   She always stresses about exams, even when she's well-prepared.
3. to apply force that causes strain to something
   The heavy snowfall stressed the old bridge, causing it to creak alarmingly.
4. to highlight or underline a point in a discussion
   The teacher stressed the importance of doing homework on time.
5. to put emphasis on (a syllable in a word)
   In the word "photography", the second syllable is stressed.