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/
Korean meaning: 걱정이나 고통에서 벗어났을 때 느끼는 안도감
Korean pronunciation: 리-리프 (강세: 리프)
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어에서 온 단어로, '다시 들어올리다'는 의미에서 '부담을 덜어주다'는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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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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