Noun:
* "The pressure of her job caused her a lot of stress." (Stress is the feeling of pressure and anxiety)
* "He couldn't handle the stress of the exam." (Stress refers to the situation itself)
* "She needed to find ways to manage her stress." (Stress refers to the mental and emotional strain)
Verb:
* "The teacher stressed the importance of studying." (Stressed means emphasized or highlighted)
* "He stressed the need for more funding." (Stressed means emphasized or pointed out)
* "Don't stress about the details, just get it done." (Stressed means to worry or feel anxious)
Here's a breakdown:
* Stress (noun): Refers to the state of mental or emotional strain caused by pressure or anxiety.
* Stress (verb): Refers to emphasize, highlight, or put pressure on something.
The context will usually make it clear whether "stress" is being used as a noun or a verb.