respite — a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrespɪt/
Korean meaning: 어려운 일이나 불쾌한 상황에서 잠시 쉬거나 벗어나는 시간
Korean pronunciation: **레**스핏
Example Sentences
- After studying for 12 hours straight, Jake found respite in a cat video marathon.
- The rainy weather offered a welcome respite from the summer heat.
- Mom's spa day was her only respite from the chaos of raising five teenagers.
respite
NOUN//ˈrespɪt//
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
A businesswoman finds respite on a park bench during her hectic day
Despite the hard road, rest does invite respite
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'respit', derived from Latin 'respectus', the past participle of 'respicere' meaning 'to look back' or 'to regard'. The word evolved to mean a delay or postponement, eventually taking on the sense of a temporary break or relief.
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📝Examples
“After studying for 12 hours straight, Jake found respite in a cat video marathon.”
“The rainy weather offered a welcome respite from the summer heat.”
“Mom's spa day was her only respite from the chaos of raising five teenagers.”
“The ceasefire provided a brief respite for civilians caught in the conflict.”
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