relief — a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈliːf/
Example Sentences
- After three hours of assembling IKEA furniture, finding the last screw was such a relief!
- The relief fund helped thousands of families affected by the flood.
- To my relief, the teacher said the test was postponed until next week.
relief
NOUN[/rɪˈliːf/]
a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
Relief after seeing good test results
Brief grief brings lasting relief
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Relief derives from Middle French, where the concept of 'lifting again' or 'raising up' evolved into the sense of 'alleviating burden' or 'providing ease'. The word ultimately traces back to Latin relevare, combining re- (again) and levare (to lift).
Breakdown
re- (again) + lever (to lift/raise) → relief (the act of lifting a burden, alleviation of pain or difficulty, or a sculptural form that projects from a surface).
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📝Examples
“After three hours of assembling IKEA furniture, finding the last screw was such a relief!”
“The relief fund helped thousands of families affected by the flood.”
“To my relief, the teacher said the test was postponed until next week.”
“When mom said dinner wasn't burned, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.”
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