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emphasis
/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
In most contexts, 'emphasis' is used as an uncountable noun when referring to general importance (e.g., 'too much emphasis on testing'). When talking about the specific stress on a sound or word in speech, it can be used as a countable noun (e.g., 'the correct emphasis'). It is commonly paired with verbs like 'place', 'put', or 'lay' (e.g., 'to place emphasis on something').
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Your teacher says you're slacking. We need more emphasis on your grades, champ.
cringe. i'm literally carrying my whole squad rn.
Meanings
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
"The school puts a strong emphasis on creative arts."
Stress placed on a particular syllable of a word or a particular word in a sentence to make it clearer or more forceful.
"The speaker placed the emphasis on the second syllable of the word."