relief

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NGSL Rank: 1620
relief
rɪˈliːf Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.
    E.g. much to her relief, she saw the door open
  • financial or practical assistance given to those in special need or difficulty.
    E.g. raising money for famine relief
  • a person or group of people replacing others who have been on duty.
    E.g. the relief nurse was late
  • the state of being clearly visible or obvious due to being accentuated.
    E.g. the setting sun threw the snow-covered peaks into relief

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