Emotions / C1

ri-LEEF/rɪˈliːf/

Relief is a lessening of pain or worry, aid, a person who takes over a duty, or (art) a raised design: a sense of relief, disaster relief, on relief. Relieve (this batch) is the verb. Gladness that a film looks good does not staff a room.

Meaning

A lessening of pain, worry, or pressure; also aid, or a person who takes over a duty.

Examples

• “Relief that the film looks good does not staff the sitting.”
• “Relieve is this batch. Comfort is everyday. A film is comms. A sitting needs a name. Write the name; then exhale.”

Good to know

Lessening of worry; also a person who takes over. Verb: relieve (this batch). Gladness ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

comfort

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