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1. sentence
noun. ['ˈsɛntəns'] a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language.
Etymology
- sentence (English)
- sentence (French)
- sententia (Latin)
2. sentence
verb. ['ˈsɛntəns'] pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law.
Antonyms
Etymology
- sentence (English)
- sentence (French)
- sententia (Latin)
3. sentence
noun. ['ˈsɛntəns'] (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed.
Etymology
- sentence (English)
- sentence (French)
- sententia (Latin)
4. sentence
noun. ['ˈsɛntəns'] the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned.
Synonyms
Etymology
- sentence (English)
- sentence (French)
- sententia (Latin)
5. stress
noun. ['ˈstrɛs'] the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch).
Synonyms
Etymology
- stress (English)
- destresse (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. stress
verb. ['ˈstrɛs'] to stress, single out as important.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- stress (English)
- destresse (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. stress
noun. ['ˈstrɛs'] (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- stress (English)
- destresse (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. stress
verb. ['ˈstrɛs'] put stress on; utter with an accent.
Synonyms
Etymology
- stress (English)
- destresse (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. stress
noun. ['ˈstrɛs'] special emphasis attached to something.
Etymology
- stress (English)
- destresse (Middle English (1100-1500))