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RESP-yt/ˈrespaɪt/

A respite is a short period of rest from something difficult: respite in the foyer, a respite from the night. Rest (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a pause in the lobby is not a named spare.

Meaning

A short period of rest from something difficult (from rest, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Respite in the foyer is not a named spare on the rota.”
• “Rest is already in this course. Break is already in this course. A foyer pause is a vibe. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then keep the pause if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

A short break from strain. Everyday: rest (already in the dictionary). A foyer pause ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

break, relief, pause

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