Emphasis
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important. Special attention or prominence given to something. Prominence given to a syllable or words, by raising the voice or printing in italic or underlined type. Related to bold.
Example sentence: I used to be a classic workaholic, and after seeing how little work and career really mean when you reach the end of your life, I put a new emphasis on things I believe count more. These things include: family, friends, being part of a community, and appreciating the little joys of the average day.
Stress
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The internal distribution of force per unit area (pressure) within a body reacting to applied forces which causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σexternally applied to a body which cause internal stress within the body.Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.The emphasis placed on a syllable of a word.Emphasis placed on words in speaking.Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).To emphasise (a syllable of a word).To emphasise (words in speaking).To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.
Example sentence: Money doesn't mean anything to me. I've made a lot of money, but I want to enjoy life and not stress myself building my bank account. I give lots away and live simply, mostly out of a suitcase in hotels. We all know that good health is much more important.