Simple meaning
What does Stress mean?
Stress means feeling pressure or tension.
Dictionary definition
A feeling of pressure or tension.
Example sentences
Stress in a sentence
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We looked up stress in health vocabulary class.
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The reading passage used stress in a science context.
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Understanding stress helped explain the text more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Stress
healthRelated term used in health contexts.
bodyNearby meaning in body-related vocabulary.
Antonyms
Opposite words
wellGeneral contrast where suitable.
healthyContrast used in basic health vocabulary.
Word family
Stress word family
Base word
stress
noun
stress
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does stress mean?
Stress means stress means feeling pressure or tension.
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