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AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word
stress
/stres/ Syllables: ˈstress
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Pressure or tension caused by difficult circumstances; to emphasise something.
Synonyms
pressure
strain
emphasise
Antonyms
relaxation
ease
Translations
stress in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
ضغط، إجهاد
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
شعور بالضغط أو التوتر بسبب ظروف صعبة، أو التركيز على شيء ما.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Stress is mental or physical strain caused by difficult situations. Academic stress is common among students. To stress something in writing means to emphasise it.
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Memory TipStress comes from Latin 'strictus' meaning tight — something stretched tight causing pressure.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Academic stress significantly affects student wellbeing, performance, and retention rates.
The author stresses that correlation does not imply causation in interpreting the findings.
Effective stress management strategies are increasingly included in student support services.
Word Families & Pronunciation
stress
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | stressful |
| adjective | stressed |
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