Relief (Noun)
Meaning 1
A pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests".
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Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 2
Sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
(law) redress awarded by a court; "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 4
The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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- The team cheered in relief as they learned the tough project had been postponed.
- After taking pain medication, the patient felt relief from her terrible headache.
- Upon hearing that her visa had been approved, she felt immense relief after months of uncertainty.
- Her decision to quit the stressful job brought her immense relief and a renewed sense of hope.
- The crowd erupted in cheers and tears of relief as the hostages were finally freed from captivity.
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Meaning 5
Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 6
Aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped; "he has been on relief for many years".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 7
Assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 8
The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 9
The condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 10
The act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged; "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 11
A change for the better.
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Nouns denoting natural events.