What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
aid
Example
The Red Cross provided aid to the victims of the natural disaster. [aid: noun]
Example
Can you aid me in carrying this heavy box? [aid: verb]
relief
Example
The medicine brought relief to her headache. [relief: noun]
Example
I felt relief when I finished my final exam. [relief: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Aid is more commonly used than relief in everyday language. Aid is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while relief is often used in specific contexts such as disaster relief or pain relief.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between aid and relief?
Both aid and relief can be used in formal and informal contexts, but aid is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels.
