English dictionary
relief
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
noun
- the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
noun
- aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
noun
- assistance in time of difficulty
noun
- sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
noun
- a change for the better
noun
- the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
noun
- someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
noun
- (law) redress awarded by a court
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- the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
noun
- a pause for relaxation
Example sentences
he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain
he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta
he has been on relief for many years
the contributions provided some relief for the victims
as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes
we need extra employees for summer fill-ins
was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?
he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
getting it off his conscience gave him some ease
people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests