n.
1.the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
2.(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
3.(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
4.special emphasis attached to something
5.difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension stress v.
1.to stress, single out as important
2.put stress on
3.test the limits of
Idiom of the Day
(not one's) cup of tea
(not) something that one enjoys
Modern art is not my cup of tea so I will stay home and not go to the art gallery.