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stressed

|stressed|

B2

/strɛst/

(stress)

emphasis or pressure

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdjective
stressstressesstressingstressesstressedstressedstressingstressfulstressable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'stress' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'stresse,' where 'stresse' meant 'hardship or adversity.'

Historical Evolution

'stresse' transformed into the modern English word 'stress' through the influence of Old French 'estresse.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'hardship or adversity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'mental or emotional strain.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'stress'.

He stressed the importance of punctuality.

Adjective 1

experiencing mental or emotional strain or tension.

She felt stressed about the upcoming exam.

Synonyms

anxioustenseworried

Antonyms

relaxedcalm

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Idioms

stressed out

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39