release
/ɹɪˈliːs/
Meanings
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Verb
The act of making something or someone available or accessible, often implying an end to confinement or constraint.
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Noun
The point at which something is made available to the public.
Pronunciation
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/ɹɪˈliːs/
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Antonyms
hold
Rhymes
Words rhyming with releasedelease , seize , ease , please
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
releas (English) : A unit of electrical charge
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reels (English) : A cylindrical device for storing and winding up long, continuous lengths of thread, tape, or film
Variants
List of all variants of release that leads to same resultreleasable , release , released , releases , releasing , re-lease , re-leased , re-leases , re-leasing , release print , release prints , cytokine release syndrome , cytokine release syndromes , sustained-release , time-release , timed-release , general release , on general release , press release
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).releases, releasing, released, releaseable
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to loosen' or 'to unfasten'. Releases can be physical or metaphorical.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'release' is often used in the context of software development to refer to a new version of a software product.
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In the medical field, 'release' can refer to the point at which a patient is discharged from the hospital.
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The term 'release' is also used in the context of prisons to refer to the day when an inmate is freed from incarceration.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
liberation: The act of freeing someone or something from confinement or control
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emancipation: The act of setting someone free from legal, social, or moral obligations
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'release' can refer to the emotional liberation experienced by characters. In music, it can refer to the moment when a singer or musician lets go of a note or a band lets go of the final chord in a song. In art, it can refer to the feeling of freedom expressed through movement or form.
How to Memorize "release"
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visualize
- Imagine a balloon that is tightly tied to a string. Visualize the moment when the string is cut and the balloon soars up into the sky. This represents the idea of 'release' as freedom or liberation.
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associate
- Associate the word 'release' with the feeling of relief or freedom. Think of a time when you felt a sense of release or liberation, and remember that feeling when you encounter the word.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'R-E-L-E-A-S-E' to remember the definition: 'ReleasE' means 'to make available' or 'to set free'
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