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
buckle down and do (something)
to make a big effort to do something, to give one's complete attention or effort to do something
I have to buckle down and study or I will fail the exam.