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relief

[rɪˈliːf]

relief Definition

  • 1a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
  • 2the removal or lightening of something oppressive, painful, or distressing
  • 3a person or group of people replacing others who have been on duty

Using relief: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "relief" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The news of his safety was a great relief to his family.

  • Example

    The medicine brought some relief from the pain.

  • Example

    The relief workers arrived just in time to help the victims.

relief Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using relief

  • a sigh or deep breath taken after a stressful situation has ended

    Example

    After the presentation was over, she let out a breath of relief.

  • to one's relief

    something that is a source of comfort or ease

    Example

    To her relief, the test was easier than she had expected.

  • to take a break or rest from a task or duty

    Example

    He took relief from his post after working for six hours straight.

Phrases with relief

  • a sense of comfort and ease that follows the removal of a burden or problem

    Example

    She felt a great feeling of relief after finishing her exams.

  • humorous content or character in a serious work that provides a temporary break from tension or drama

    Example

    The clown's performance provided some much-needed comic relief in the intense play.

  • a safety device designed to release pressure from a system when it exceeds a certain level

    Example

    The pressure relief valve on the boiler prevented an explosion.

Origins of relief

from Old French 'relief', meaning 'assistance'

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Summary: relief in Brief

The term 'relief' [rɪˈliːf] refers to the removal or lightening of something oppressive, painful, or distressing. It can also denote a person or group of people replacing others who have been on duty. Examples include 'The news of his safety was a great relief to his family.' and 'The relief workers arrived just in time to help the victims.' Phrases like 'comic relief' and idioms like 'breath of relief' add nuance to the term.

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