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stress

/stɹˈɛs/
CEFR B1IELTS 5.5+nounDifficulty 2/5
Definition

A formal English term referring to stress.

In simple English

An academic term referring to stress.

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The term “stress” commonly appears in academic texts and PTE practice.

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Common mistake

Common risk: omitting, doubling, or transposing letters in “stress”. Type the whole word from audio before checking.

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