relief

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of alleviating suffering or providing comfort and rest to people who are ill, tired, or distressed.

  - "After a long hike, we were all in need of some relief and decided to take a break."
  - "The hospital provided excellent relief services to the patients suffering from chronic pain."

• Noun

  A state of mind free from worry or anxiety.

  - "The news brought great relief to the worried family."
  - "After a stressful day, I look forward to finding some relief and relaxation."

• Noun

  A feeling of pleasure or satisfaction.

  - "The successful completion of the project brought great relief and a sense of accomplishment."
  - "After a long day of hard work, I felt a deep sense of relief and satisfaction."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈliːf/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹɪˈliːf/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

alleviation , ease , liss , backup , fill-in , stand-in , substitute , alleviation , ease , liss , respite , texture , topography , embossing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with relief
relevance , deference , preference

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Variants

List of all variants of relief that leads to same result
relief , reliefs , relief map , relief maps , relief pitcher , relief pitchers , relief printing , relief printings , relief road , bas-relief , bas-reliefs , comic relief , comic reliefs , high relief , high reliefs , low relief , low reliefs

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'release from duty or obligation' in Old French, later developed the meaning of 'comfort, ease' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. Relief maps are three-dimensional maps with raised contours to represent elevation.

2. In ancient Rome, soldiers were given 'relief' every few hours to rest and eat.

3. The term 'relief pitcher' in baseball refers to a pitcher who enters the game in relief of the starting pitcher.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alleviation: The process of making something less severe, especially by removing its causes.

2. Comfort: A state of physical or mental ease and relaxation.

3. Solace: Comfort or consolation in time of grief or distress.

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Culture

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Relief is a common theme in literature, art, and music, often representing a sense of release or escape from suffering, hardship, or stress.

How to Memorize "relief"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy burden being lifted off your shoulders.
   - Visualize a warm, soothing bath after a long day.
   - Imagine a calm, peaceful scene to help you relax.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'relief' with the feeling of comfort and ease.
   - Think of a time when you felt relieved and remember how good it felt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'relief' as 'Release from Effort' or 'Rest and Ease for the Mind and Body'.

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