pressure

noun B1

Meaning

Pressure is the force or weight that is put on something, or the feeling of stress when you have to do something important.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "pressure" with "stress"; pressure can lead to stress, but they are not the same.

Example Sentences

Do you feel pressure when you have many tasks ?
I feel a lot of pressure before my exams .
There is no pressure to finish the work today .

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