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SOL-uh-s/ˈsɒləs/

Solace is comfort in a time of sadness or disappointment: solace in the foyer, take solace. Comfort (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a pause in the lobby is not a named spare.

Meaning

Comfort in a time of sadness or disappointment (from comfort, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Solace in the foyer is not a named spare on the rota.”
• “Comfort is already in this course. Relief 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

Comfort in distress. Everyday: comfort (already in the dictionary). A foyer pause ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

comfort, consolation, relief

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