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stress

/strɛs/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does stress mean?

noun, verb

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension, or a particular aspect of something that causes this. To cause someone to feel anxious or worried.

Example

"The stress of the exam was getting to her, so she decided to take a break."

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