Meaning & Definition of Relief in English
English⟶
Relief
/rɪlif/
noun
1. The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
- "As he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
synonym:
- relief,
- alleviation,
- assuagement
2. 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"
synonym:
- relief,
- ease
3. (law) redress awarded by a court
- "Was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"
synonym:
- relief
4. 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"
synonym:
- stand-in,
- substitute,
- relief,
- reliever,
- backup,
- backup man,
- fill-in
5. Assistance in time of difficulty
- "The contributions provided some relief for the victims"
synonym:
- relief,
- succor,
- succour,
- ministration
6. A pause for relaxation
- "People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
synonym:
- respite,
- rest,
- relief,
- rest period
7. A change for the better
synonym:
- easing,
- moderation,
- relief
8. Aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
- "He has been on relief for many years"
synonym:
- relief
9. The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
- "He asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
synonym:
- easing,
- easement,
- alleviation,
- relief
10. Sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
synonym:
- relief,
- relievo,
- rilievo,
- embossment,
- sculptural relief
11. The act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
- "He asked for troops for the relief of atlanta"
synonym:
- relief
Examples of using
What a relief!
We all breathed a sigh of relief.
That's a relief.